An advocacy group for college athletes is calling for an outside investigation into former player Simon Cvijanovic’s accusations of abuse by Illini football Coach Tim Beckman.
A letter from the National College Players Association to Chancellor Phyllis Wise on Tuesday also says the findings of the investigation should be made public, and anyone involved in player abuse should be fired.
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In tweets and interviews, Cvijanovic said Beckman pressured him to play while hurt and mishandled his injuries, causing lifelong damage.