The University of San Diego has placed “varying degrees of disciplinary action” on about half of the school’s team after a preseason hazing incident was discovered, President James T. Harris III announced Tuesday in a letter to the staff of the university, per The San Diego Union-Tribute.
The specific players have not been named. Harris noted some players earned “indefinite game suspensions.”
San Diego police are investigating the incident, in addition to an outside firm “immediately start[ing] an independent review.” The school’s athletic department and office of public safety previously conducted an investigation, resulting in the disciplinary measures.
“As a result of this investigation, approximately half the football team, who were either active or passive participants, will face varying degrees of disciplinary action,” Harris said in the letter. “These initial disciplinary actions relate only to athletics participation. Since all USD students are held accountable to the USD Student Code of Conduct, further disciplinary action could ensue.”
It’s unknown at this time exactly what happened during the hazing incident. Harris noted in the letter that coach Brandon Moore and other school staff addressed USD’s strict no-hazing policy ahead of preseason activities.
The team is still set to play against Cal Poly on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 3 p.m. PT.
