Nine former players from Western Oregon University have filed a lawsuit against their ex-coaches and school officials, claiming they faced various forms of abuse, including excessive exercise punishments and degrading comments about their bodies. The suit, filed in Marion County Circuit Court, calls for $28 million in damages and alleges violations such as wrongful retaliation, emotional distress, and negligence. Initial concerns arose immediately after the coaches' arrival, with specific incidents highlighting a culture of abuse that contradicted NCAA athlete welfare guidelines.
The lawsuit alleges that Peatross and Marlow inflicted severe emotional distress and humiliation on players through excessive exercise punishments and derogatory comments about their bodies.
Players noted immediate "red flags" upon the arrival of Peatross and Marlow, with the latter making inappropriate comments about their physical appearances.
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