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What was the true story behind Robert Voorhies punishment drills and

reported related death? Other than a $14M (?) settlement (allegedly not paid by the University, then who?), has there ever been a true fact finding that the punishment drills were directly the cause of his death? Were the punishment drills directed by Coach Sharpe or were there implications that the assistant coach took it upon himself to demand the extent of the drills and Coach Sharpe was only indirectly responsible by virtue of his title and responsibility as direct supervisor of all other coaches? Was there ever a direct acknowledgement or documented fact that the death was the cause for his firing? Were any of the football staff at that time still around and on Coach Beamer's staff?
Posted: 07/03/2024 at 10:49 PM ET
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bourbonstreet • 07/01/24 07:49 PM ET
What was the true story behind Robert Voorhies punishment drills and ◄
arch80 • 07/03/24 10:49 PM ET
Here is an article about what happened and the results
RJHokie • 07/03/24 11:09 PM ET
Article hardly seems to leave you with a completely satisfactory conclusion
arch80 • 07/03/24 11:22 PM ET
At the time that kind of punishment was quite routine,
RJHokie • 07/03/24 11:53 PM ET
Here is one article that mentions a settlement.**
RJHokie • 07/03/24 11:06 PM ET
I just happened across that same article, which brought back memories of
arch80 • 07/03/24 11:14 PM ET
The settlement amount was never disclosed.
RJHokie • 07/03/24 11:45 PM ET
...that one Eye do not have. Anyone else?**
bourbonstreet • 07/03/24 11:02 PM ET
I’ve linked two articles to the op. **
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VTHokie2000 • 07/04/24 12:11 PM ET
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