DALLAS (NBC DFW) - A North Texas coach is out of a job over allegations he made racially-charged remarks to players.
Tim Denton coached football and track and field at Lovejoy High School in Collin County.
He was fired this week over claims he made inappropriate comments to players.
Some parents are coming to Denton's defense saying the comments involved the type of food being served at a team dinner.
"That was twisted and embellished and became a comment along the lines of, 'Well what if they serve fried chicken and sweet tea, watermelon,' very stereotypical," said Inga Van Wagoner whose son was coached by Denton.
Dozens of parents and students packed a special school board meeting Tuesday when Denton's contract was terminated.
Van Wagoner said everyone spoke in support of the former coach.
"It just goes to speak that the character of the individual that is being accused in no way, shape or form matches what these allegations are," she said.
Lovejoy ISD said the termination came after a three-week-long investigation.
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