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670 The Score in Chicago originally reported
that Foster made racially insensitive comments, made an
inappropriate remark to a female staffer and discouraged players
from seeking medical attention when needed. The report also said
Northwestern conducted a human resources investigation yet did
not speak to players on the baseball team.
"Nothing will ever be more important to Northwestern than
providing its students a place that allows them to develop in
the classroom, in the community, and in competition at the
absolute highest level, and building a culture which allows our
staff to thrive," athletic director Derrick Gragg said in a
statement. "This has been an ongoing situation and many factors
were considered before reaching this resolution. As the Director
of Athletics, I take ownership of our head coaching hires and we
will share our next steps as they unfold."
Foster is the second head coach Northwestern has fired this
week. On Monday, the school cut ties with football coach Pat
Fitzgerald after an investigation found evidence that supported
allegations of hazing within the program.
Foster was hired in 2022 from Army, where he led the program to
four conference titles. Northwestern baseball finished 10-40 in
2023, and 670 The Score reported that about 15 players planned
to transfer to get away from the coach.
Northwestern said that assistant coach Brian Anderson would lead
the program "during this time of transition."
--Field Level Media
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