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“A three-month investigation found the coaching staff and administrative advisor failed to provide reasonable oversight during off-campus events, where inappropriate conduct by members of the cheerleading squad included hazing activities, alcohol use and public nudity.

In response, the University of Kentucky today dismissed all four cheerleading coaches — Head Coach Jomo Thompson and Assistant Coaches Ben Head, Spencer Clan and Kelsey LaCroix — from their duties with the program,” Kentucky spokesman Jay Blanton said.

Kentucky’s President Eli Capilouto released this statement...

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“A commitment we make and renew every day at the University of Kentucky is that the success of our students is at the center of everything that we do. But for that sentiment to be more than words, we must always act in ways that honor that commitment — especially when we discover rare instances where those who supervise and guide our students don’t meet the standards of integrity we expect of each other. This is one of those times,” said UK President Eli Capilouto. “The University of Kentucky has built the nation’s premier collegiate cheerleading program. But regrettably, the integrity of the program has been compromised by inappropriate behavior by some squad members on off-campus trips and by lax oversight by the program’s coaches and advisor.”

(The Spun)

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Erin Go Bragh•66 months

Could see some big names entering the cheerleading transfer portal.

SamGinn Cam•66 months

And big tots

Stingray•66 months

Pics?

tigahland•66 months

for investigative purposes, of course

NPComb•66 months

Pics are a mandatory except the Head dude.

kywildcatfanone•66 months

Having 4 cheerleading coaches is the real crime here.

coopsdad•66 months

And we still can't get a third baseball coach

Icoachfb•66 months

Any video evidence of nude basket toss

Che Boludo•66 months

24 national cheerleading championships over the last 35 years... some people's hazing may just be other people's test to see who is really committed to being there.

SomeLSUguy•66 months

I am going to have to investigate the public nudity allegations for myself...

Flightnclouds•66 months

Let’s see. Kentucky can’t control the cheerleaders; but, the basketball team is devoid of NCAA violations. Where is Dick Vital ???

Michael T. Tiger•66 months

When is Dick Vitale going to tweet about this?

Eli Goldfinger•66 months

This sounds like a good party

AUbayedsolid•66 months

Videos or it didn't happen

LSUtoBOOT•66 months

Ben Head was a cheerleading coach? You can’t make this up.

75503Tiger•66 months

Too bad his assistants aren’t Neil and Bob

Drizzt•66 months

So all of this is related to college students drinking alcohol at a lake party? Oh no!!!

soccerfüt•66 months

Man I’d HATE to have to be investigating this issue.

LSU Tiger Eyes•66 months

... Imagine investigating (f)Aggie Yell Leaders!!!

Jack Ruby•66 months

"UK has fired its entire cheerleading coaching staff and longtime advisor after investigation reveals inappropriate conduct including alcohol use, hazing and public nudity" ... Damn... Sorry for partying.

eddieray•66 months

Was that wrong?

imjustafatkid•66 months

"reasonable oversight during off-campus events" Ridiculous.

Guido Merkens•66 months

I thought this was America.

Bulldogblitz•66 months

this story needs videos.... pics. you know damn well they exist. start hacking phones.

HarryBalzack•66 months

pics?

Bulldogblitz•66 months

wow.... the thread about this story goes *poof* quicker than a basket toss, but this article is still here?