June 30, 2004

In April the university filed a motion for summary judgment. Documents filed by plaintiffs today in response contain various allegations of misconduct. These allegations have been examined for several months and will continue to be as the case moves forward.

The magistrate has made it clear that neither side is to comment on the various aspects of the case. We respect the privacy and confidentiality of the individuals involved and we decline to discuss the details of these cases.

As the legal process continues, the university is moving forward with implementing its action plan to address the concerns surrounding our athletic department, football program and student safety.

The university is committed to ensuring the safety of our students and fostering an environment free from sexual harassment and sexual assault.