Colorado has parted ways with safeties coach Joe Tumpkin, who is under criminal investigation by the Broomfield Police Department amid allegations he assaulted an ex-girlfriend.
Tumpkin resigned from his position, effective Jan. 31, after CU asked him to do so, the school said in a press release Friday.
“Joe is currently defending himself against allegations made in court records that do not represent our values,” Colorado athletic director Rick George said in a statement. “Furthermore, we need to move forward to ensure we do not have gaps in our coaching staff as we build the team and sign new recruits.