The future of the Rutgers athletic department and more specifically, its football program, is no laughing matter!
On Monday, the University of Illinois released their findings of the investigation of former football head coach Tim Beckman's alleged abuse of players. The report showed multiple examples of abuse and a lack of regard for the safety of his players, which ultimately led to Illinois dismissing their athletic director Mike Thomas. It was the necessary and correct decision. The allegations have nothing in common with the current situation with the football program at Rutgers. However, the lack of power structure currently in place at Illinois should be a cautionary tale for the Rutgers administration and one that they must avoid!