Investigation targets UI asst coach

The University of Pacific, a West Coast Conference school, has hired an outside and independent investigator to look into a possible inappropriate relationship between a former assisstant coach and female student-athlete, a source has told CBS Sports. When contacted, a school official acknowledged the investigation to CBS Sports. CBS Sports obtained an anonymous letter — which Pacific confirmed was also sent to the school — that alleges former assistant Joe Ford, now at Idaho, (pictured from UI Vandals athletic department onlne page) had an inappropriate relationship with a female student-athlete while working at the school. In the context of that relationship, the letter alleges Ford acted inappropriately/ Gary Parrish , CBS Sports. More here.

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