NJ Politicians Demand More Firings And The Old Rutgers AD Back

News broke yesterday that Rutgers new Athletic Director Julie Hermann was accused of abusing her players and firing an assistant for being pregnant during her tenure as Tennessee's volleyball coach. Now, two state Senators and the Speaker of the Assembly are weighing in. Not only do they want Hermann fired, they want President Robert L. Barchi out as well, and they want Tim Pernetti brought back as AD. Senator Ray J. Lesniak defended Pernetti, saying “Look, would I have done things differently? Yes; but I’m a maverick. He was in a situation and followed legal procedures laid out before him. And because (Barchi) didn’t have the courage to stand up, he was made a scapegoat." Speaker Sheila Oliver commented on how "the questionable decision-making at this program so heavily funded by taxpayers continues to astound me."
Chris Christie said he'll wait and talk to Rutgers officials before commenting publicly.
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