Northwestern football players release statement on hazing allegations…

Members of Northwestern University’s football team have released a statement regarding the findings of a months-long investigation into hazing allegations within the program and the subsequent suspension of the team’s head coach.

NBC Chicago’s Mike Berman spoke with a current Wildcats player who shared the letter, which the individual claims was signed by the entire team and is being presented as a “unified group.” The player who spoke to NBC Chicago asked to remain anonymous.

In the letter addressed to the Northwestern community, the players, in part, called the recent allegations that have been brought forth “exaggerated and twisted.”

“These fabrications have been made with the intention of harming our program and tarnish the reputation of our dedicated players and coaching staff,” they stated, in part. “We firmly deny the validity of these accusations and stand united in our assertion that they do not reflect the true character of the team.”

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