Utah State Fires Football Coach for Mishandling Domestic Violence Case

Blake Anderson's independent investigation into a player's arrest violated university policies, leading to his termination.

Anderson contacted the alleged victim and a witness instead of reporting the incident to the university's Office of Equity.
The coach's actions delayed the suspension of the player, who was later charged with misdemeanors.
The investigation revealed Anderson's focus on proving the player's innocence rather than following protocol.
Anderson and two other athletics staff members were terminated for their roles in the mishandling.
Anderson denies the allegations and plans to pursue legal action against the university.