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Report: Former Oklahoma OC, Indiana coach Kevin Wilson dismissed for player mistreatment

Indiana will announce the dismissal of coach Kevin Wilson in a news conference slated for 5 p.m. Thursday, according to the Indianapolis Star.

Wilson, an Oklahoma offensive coordinator from 2002-2010, was hired by the Hoosiers as head coach on Dec. 7, 2010.

Shortly after the Indy Star published its report, rumors surfaced on Twitter of player mistreatment during Wilson's time at Indiana, including forcing players to take the field despite being injured.

Former IU player suffered concussion in practice b4 '15 season. His father said son was rushed back to workouts & symptoms went "haywire"

— Mark Schlabach (@Mark_Schlabach) December 1, 2016

Former Oklahoma C Gabe Ikard, who played under Wilson during his redshirt and freshman seasons in 2009-10, shared a story of Wilson ripping his helmet off and spitting on him during practice.