The University of New Mexico’s decision on Thursday to suspend head football coach Bob Davie for 30 days over allegations that he physically assaulted players, obstructed a rape investigation and frequently engaged in racist comments is poised to spark yet another college football scandal that intersects with the law.
In a statement released on Thursday, UNM interim president Chaouki Abdallah revealed that the school’s concerns about Davie trace back to spring 2017. As seniors finished up their coursework, UNM’s Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) heard accounts shared by graduating football players that depicted abusive practices in the football program.