CMU Coach Accused of Directing Gymnast to Lie

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University of Central Michigan head gymnastics coach Jerry Reighard has been on administrative leave since Feb. 20, and new documents obtained by student newspaper Central Michigan Life via a Freedom of Information Act request may shed some light as to why.

A letter written by AD Michael Alford included in Reighard’s file indicates that the 35-year head coach was accused of directing a student-athlete on the team to lie to medical staff about her ability to compete. CM Life reports that if that allegation is true, it would represent a violation of school, conference and NCAA protocols and standards.

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