Rutgers University has concluded an investigation of allegations of verbal abuse made against its men’s lacrosse coach Brian Brecht that led to Brecht being suspended with pay since April 19 and has reinstated Brecht as its coach.
Here’s the official announcement from the university.
The Wall Street Journal’s “Urban Gardner” columnist, Ralph Gardner, meanwhile, takes a look at lacrosse, calling it “The Sport of Scholarships.”
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* Syracuse believes tight game vs. Bryant will better prepare it for quarterfinals
* Bryant’s Massa, country’s best faceoff specialist, named New England player of the year
* MCLA quarterfinal results and recaps
* Lacrosse is catching on Kansas
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* Lombardi on Lacrosse MSG Varsity column: “Running of the Bulls” more than bragging rights
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The Beast: “My kids will go to Cornell and get money for it,” boasted Mr. Gurenlian, 28, who attended Penn State on a lacrosse scholarship.
Uh, Mr. Beast, Sir, excuse me, but the Ivies don’t give athletic scholarships, and that includes Cornell. Obviously there is a reason why they call you the “Beast.” Hopefully, the apple fell far away from this tree.