Schnellenberger Investigated

University of Oklahoma athletic compliance officer Larry Naifeh interviewed players and athletic department personnel about Howard Schnellenberger’s personal habits in the days before the coach unexpectedly resigned Monday, the Tulsa World reported.

The newspaper said two high-level sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the interviews, which included questions about the consumption of alcohol on university property and while representing the school in official business.

Schnellenberger resigned abruptly after a year and two days as coach of the Sooners.

The newspaper said Naifeh reportedly spoke with a player who said he smelled alcohol on Schnellenberger’s breath during a university-related function. It said athletic director Donnie Duncan confronted Schnellenberger about it Sunday.