Rutgers may want to review its hiring practices, because another of its coaches is facing some heat. This time, it's football coach Kyle Flood.
From NJ.com:
NEW BRUNSWICK — Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood could face a suspension or firing because of impermissible contact with a university faculty member regarding the status of one of his players, two people with knowledge of the situation told NJ Advance Media.
The university's office of general counsel is investigating the severity of the alleged violation, which, the sources said, is focused on an email Flood allegedly sent from a personal account to a faculty member at the university's Mason Gross School of Arts regarding the status of Nadir Barnwell. The junior cornerback is reportedly in danger of being deemed academically ineligible.
The two university officials, who are not responsible for managing the athletics program but have knowledge of the investigation, were not authorized to comment on the matter. They spoke to NJ Advance Media on the condition of anonymity. One of the people with knowledge of the situation told NJ Advance Media the investigation is expected to be concluded quickly.
Smart: Using a personal email to conduct shady business. Not smart: Using that email to contact a school account.
Rutgers gave Flood a two-year contract extension in September 2014.
