Northwestern hazing scandal: Current players speak out for first time after football practice

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Current Northwestern football players addressed the media Wednesday after practice for the first time since the school's athletic program hazing investigation began.

Current Northwestern football players addressed the media Wednesday for the first time since the school's athletic program hazing investigation began.The Northwestern University football team has returned to football practice under a new head coach as an investigation into hazing and misconduct within the program continues.

Some players said they were devastated to lose their coach who has led the team to great success in past seasons. A handful of staffers were spotted in t-shirts that read "Northwestern against the world," including the jersey number of former linebacker and fired head coach, Pat Fitzgerald.

 

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