LSU head coach Ed Orgeron began his Monday press conference by addressing an article in USA TODAY that said the university failed to follow federal law and school policy after receiving complaints about former members of the football team as well as other students.
“We need to support and protect victims of violence and sexual abuse of any kind,” Orgeron said Monday. "There’s no place in our society, nor on this campus or in our football program for any behavior of this type. And when accusations are made, we have a legal and moral obligation to report every allegation to the university’s Title IX office so due process can be implemented.
“I have in the past and will continue to take appropriate action and comply with reporting protocols. I have confidence today that the university is working to address our policy and processes when allegations arise.”
Orgeron declined to comment further on the report which focuses on school’s handling of allegations regarding former LSU running back Derrius Guice and wide receiver Drake Davis as well as other LSU students who did not play sports.
