Report finds that Stanford football coach mistreated female staff members
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford football coach Troy Taylor mistreated female staff members and tried to have an NCAA compliance officer removed after she warned him of rules violations, according to documents obtained by ESPN from investigations into Taylor's conduct.
ESPN said more than 20 current and former staffers cooperated with the two investigations that included complaints against Taylor for what are described as hostile and aggressive behavior, as well as personal attacks.
Both investigations determined that Taylor’s treatment of employees, particularly of women, was inconsistent with Stanford’s standards, according to ESPN.
The second investigation concluded that Taylor retaliated against a compliance staffer who had found seven minor NCAA infractions by “seeking her removal from her assigned duties.”
The report said investigators had never encountered “this palpable level of animosity and disdain” for a university compliance office, according to ESPN.
Taylor signed a warning letter on Feb. 14, 2024, following the first investigation acknowledging he could be fired if the conduct continued, according to the documents obtained by ESPN. Additional complaints were documented in a second investigation that ended July 24, but Taylor remains on the job.
“I willingly complied with the investigations, accepted the recommendations that came out of them, and used them as a learning opportunity to grow in leadership and how I interact with others,” Taylor said in a statement released by the school. “I look forward to continuing to work collaboratively and collegially with my colleagues so that we can achieve success for our football program together.”
A statement from a university spokesperson said, “Stanford believes in upholding the highest standards of behavior in the workplace.”
“The University received complaints regarding Coach Taylor and a third party investigated the matter thoroughly. Last summer, the University took appropriate measures, Coach Taylor received coaching, and he has committed to nurturing the respectful working environment that is essential to the success of all our athletics programs.”
Taylor is entering his third year as Stanford coach after back-to-back 3-9 seasons.
___
Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
-
Reports: Stanford coach bullied athletics staff
Troy Taylor remains on the job. In a statement released by Stanford, he said he had received counseling on "how I interact with others."ESPN - 1h -
2 investigations found Stanford head coach Troy Taylor bullied and belittled female staffers: Report
Taylor reportedly signed a letter last year acknowledging he could be fired if his conduct continued.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Byron Leftwich joining Deion Sanders' coaching staff per report
Deion Sanders' 'big moves' on Colorado's coaching staff are already beginning with a Super Bowl winning OC reportedly now the fold.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
USAID employees told to burn or shred classified documents
The U.S. Agency for International Development is instructing its staff in Washington to shred and burn documents, according to an email obtained by NBC News.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Congressional watchdog office left powerless as House leaders have yet to fill board seats
House leaders have yet to appoint board members to an independent office designed to investigate ethics complaints against lawmakers and their staff.NBC News - 1d -
FSU football spring camp: New faces bring changes to the Seminoles preparation
Florida State football opened spring practice with dozens of new players and a refreshed coaching staff on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Women’s players face stark pay divide with average salary less than $11,000, Fifa reports
Female player annual salary across globe averages $10,900 USD One in five head coaches at professional clubs are women The average annual salary for a female professional football player ...The Guardian - 2d -
Byron Leftwich joins University of Colorado coaching staff
Byron Leftwich was a successful offensive coordinator for four seasons in Tampa, which provided him with opportunities to interview for multiple head coaching jobs.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Female players' 'safety at risk' due to poor pitches
The PFA says the safety of female footballers is being put "at risk" by substandard playing conditions in major matches.Yahoo Sports - 18h
More from Yahoo Sports
-
How William & Mary's unlikely women's NCAA Tournament bid started with one senior's speech
William & Mary was losing, a lot. Then, senior Bella Nascimento made a speech. Now, The Tribe begins NCAA tournament play. Here's the improbable storyYahoo Sports - 25m -
Former Bucs offensive coordinator and NFL QB Byron Leftwich joining Colorado's staff as an assistant
Colorado recently added Marshall Faulk as its running backs coach.Yahoo Sports - 25m -
March Madness in Cleveland | Today's live updates ahead of Friday's NCAA Tournament games
Eight men's college basketball teams practice today at Rocket Arena ahead of their March Madness games in Cleveland. Get live updates here.Yahoo Sports - 25m -
Kansas City Chiefs re-sign DL Marlon Tuipulotu to a new deal
According to multiple reports, defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu is returning to the Kansas City #Chiefs | @EdEastonJrYahoo Sports - 26m -
Hamilton dismisses talk of frustration with Ferrari after excessive radio chatter
Lewis Hamilton denied there's frustration with Ferrari race engineer Ricciardo Adami despite frequently shutting down unnecessary radio chatter between them at the Australian Grand Prix. “Everyone ...Yahoo Sports - 28m
More in Sports
-
On Dodgers' Japan trip, Shohei Ohtani is everywhere and nowhere
The star is omnipresent in ads across his home country, but fan fervor keeps the real Ohtani out of sight.ESPN - 21m -
Men's March Madness storylines: Cooper Flagg's impact and SEC dominance
How has the industry reacted to the bracket? There's plenty at stake in one of the year's biggest betting events.ESPN - 23m -
Why betting the NCAA tournament is completely different from filling out your bracket
Greg Peterson explains the major differences in betting the tournament vs. filling out brackets.ESPN - 23m -
Source: Amorim to make call on Sancho future
Manchester United will let Ruben Amorim decide Jadon Sancho's future in the unlikely event that the England forward returns to Old Trafford, a source has told ESPN.ESPN - 24m -
McKennie: U.S. needs 'nastiness' in CNL defense
United States midfielder Weston McKennie said it's "about time" that the U.S. brings some "nastiness" to its game ahead of Thursday's Concacaf Nations League semifinal against Panama.ESPN - 24m