Stanford is separating Toylor’s football coach in the midst of accusations that he mistreated female staff members.
The measure was announced on Tuesday by Stanford General Football Manager Andrew Luck days after a report cited documents said that more than 20 current and previous employees cooperated with the two investigations that included complaints against Taylor for what they are described as a hostile and aggressive behavior, as well as personal attacks.
“After continuous consideration, it is evident for me to need a restart,” Luck said in a statement. “In consultation with university leadership, I don’t think coach Taylor is the right coach to lead our football program.”
Luck said the change is immediately effective and that a search for a new chief coach has begun.
“Our approach remains to support our athletes students and ensure that they have the best possible experience in the field, in the classroom and on the campus with their classmates,” Luck said.
The documents revealed that both investigations determined that Taylor’s treatment towards employees, particularly women, was inconsistent with Stanford standards.
The second investigation concluded that Taylor retaliates against a compliance employee who had found seven lower infractions of the NCAA to “seek his removal of his assigned duties.”
Taylor was ready to enter his third year as Stanford coach after 3-9 consecutive seasons.
