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Northwestern fires football coach amid hazing and racism allegations

Northwestern University fired longtime head football coach Pat Fitzgerald after an investigation found hazing was widespread on the team, including instances of forced sexual acts. The student newspaper, The Daily Northwestern, also reported former players alleged there were racist comments and attacks by the coaching staff. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with John Greenberg of the Athletic.

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