Addazio under investigation at Colorado St.

[DarthGrumpy]

Did not see this before; but, Colorado St. has brought in Husch Blackwell, the same firm that just investigated Iowa football, to review both Covid-19 violations and nepotism within their football program by recently hired (and local CT guy) Steve Addazio. No idea what the truth is here; but a formal investigation can't look good. I know a lot of football 'guys' who are dead loyal to him while I know other people could not stand him because he was a football above and before everything and everyone else person.

 

[Bongo Fury]

Just saying what if he is being wrongly accused? I imagine it would be difficult to defend yourself.

 

[huskymedic]

It’s more than just Addazio...

'Hidden in plain sight': CSU football staff accused of racial insensitivity, abuse

Players and staff members say athletic director Joe Parker and other administrators failed to address demeaning behaviors.

www.coloradoan.com

 

[Adios]

Glad we never hired him.

 

[Stinger92860]

Just saying what if he is being wrongly accused? I imagine it would be difficult to defend yourself.

seems like lots of smoke there

 

[buddy]

I think BC should be investigated as well.

 

[Bongo Fury]

seems like lots of smoke there

Yeah, Daz and Fort Fun didn’t seem like a good fit. He’s a CT dude with a stick up his A

 

[Skiblets]

He built a house near a friend of mine on Cape Cod in Dennis, bay side. Since the lot was a strange shape his inground pool is partially in the front yard. Needless the say that wasn't well received on the cul-de-sac.

 

[Palatine]

Wasn't he suppose to be Aaron Hernandez's mentor at Florida?

 

[Watchdog]

I read the article and its damning but mainly based on comments by two people: a disgruntled former star player with a steady downward trajectory to his career in the athletic department over twelve years and a mental health counselor whose comments about what coaches are paid make him appear to be envious.

And, a group of players, including many seniors issued a statement supportive of Addazio:
"After news of the Coloradoan's investigation was made known through the CSU athletic department's announcement, multiple members of the football team and coaching staff came out in support of Addazio.
Their statement, shared Saturday via Twitter, states in part: “the last number of days has created an unfair and unstable environment within our football team.”
It denies allegations of racism and verbal abuse by current football staff.
It also states: "The seniors and our football team unequivocally support our Coach and his staff. They have acted professionally, respectfully and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive football program."

 

[zls44]

The guy is a terrible coach and a bad person. That much is obvious.

 

[methodology]

The guy is a terrible coach and a bad person. That much is obvious.

You're completely wrong. I know the family very well and been to his daughter's wedding. He's a stand up guy and has morals. Knowing him I don't believe most of what's being reported and the fact that players who haven't even spent a full year under him are defending him says something.

I won't defend his coaching however. Him as a person I will

 

[Bongo Fury]

I think he’s a 7-5 coach. Hindsight tells me he would have done pretty well at UCONN and better than who was hired. Timing was off. He did beat out Bob Diaco for the BC job.

 

[zls44]

You're completely wrong. I know the family very well and been to his daughter's wedding. He's a stand up guy and has morals. Knowing him I don't believe most of what's being reported and the fact that players who haven't even spent a full year under him are defending him says something.

I won't defend his coaching however. Him as a person I will

That's nice, I'm sure his daughter's cool, but her dad's a knuckle-dragging moron.

 

[LIUCHusky]

That's nice, I'm sure his daughter's cool, but her dad's a knuckle-dragging moron.

You constantly make comments such as the above. Would you care to back up your comment with actual substance?

 

[LoyalFanCT]

If UConn had hired Steve Addazio it would have had a better record, maybe winning seasons rather than being the doormat of college football. Randy Edsall may be able to turn UConn football around eventually but it sure is taking a long time, and now even longer with a canceled season.

 

[zls44]

You constantly make comments such as the above. Would you care to back up your comment with actual substance?

Talk to anyone around the BC program with this guy. Or Florida.