Northwestern football players said Tuesday they are skipping this week's Big Ten media days as the school continues to grapple with the hazing scandal that has dominated headlines in recent weeks.
The three players who were scheduled to attend the media event in Indianapolis − junior linebacker Bryce Gallagher, junior defensive back Rod Heard II and junior wide receiver Bryce Kirtz − said in a statement released by the Wildcats on social media that they made the decision after consulting their parents, teammates and interim coach David Braun, who will still be on hand for media day.