Month: June 2020

Several cases of COVID-19 found within Troy Athletics

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Wesley Kirchharr Staff Writer Troy University Athletic Director Brent Jones and Head Football Coach Chip Lindsey said there are several confirmed cases of COVID-19 within Troy Athletics during a virtual press conference Thursday morning. Jones stated the difficulty in determining a specific number of cases due to the rapidly changing situation, but he confirmed both staff and players had contracted the virus, but said they were asymptomatic. On June 1, Troy Football welcomed its scholarship athletes back to campus and conducted COVID-19 tests on all players and anyone in contact…

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Troy University police chief fired

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The Troy University police chief was fired after a brief suspension due to online comments that “do not reflect the values of Troy University,” according to a university statement released Tuesday. John McCall was placed on suspension with pay and under investigation after posting controversial Facebook comments early last week about the death of George Floyd. “Over the last few days, we have heard from many of you who have experienced hurt, anger and deep concern,” the university statement said. “Your voices have been heard and shared with the investigation…

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University police chief suspended over online comments

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The Troy University police chief has been suspended, effective immediately, after making what the university referred to as “inflammatory comments” online, according to a statement from the chancellor released Wednesday evening. “Troy University strongly condemns the inflammatory comments made recently on social media by Troy University Chief of Police John McCall,” the statement from Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. said. “We firmly reject any suggestion that George Floyd contributed to his own death or that his actions justify the lethal force inflicted on him. “We support the calls for reform and…

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