Baylor AD and CFP Chair Mack Rhoades investigated for alleged sideline altercation with player, coach

Baylor Athletics Director and College Football Playoff chair Mack Rhoades has been at the center of a school examination into an alleged verbal and physical altercation with a football athlete and assistant coach OutKick spoke to numerous sources regarding this circumstance and are protecting their identities because of fear of future retribution regarding this matter On September th as Baylor was preparing to play Arizona State in a Big conference challenge tight end Michael Trigg was preparing to take the field for the opening series against the Sun Devils As part of the uniform that day Trigg was wearing a long-sleeved yellow shirt that was being used to cover a brace he was wearing on his shoulder CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COMSources tell OutKick that athletic director Mack Rhoades went up to Trigg as the ball was being kicked off to start the contest and while putting his hands on the sportsman inquired him What the f--- are you wearing that yellow shirt for ' Along the sidelines before the tournament multiple assistants were around when this case occurred as it occurred in a brief span of time The timing of this matter stood out the the greater part given that the offense was set to take the field for the opening drive against Arizona State This situation festered throughout the competition as assistant coaches were trying to calm Michael Trigg down regarding the episode that had occurred just as Arizona State was kicking the ball off to Baylor Trigg would go on to catch two touchdowns with a total of yards on the day with Baylor losing on a last-second field goal by Arizona State It should also be noted that former Baylor assistant coach Mason Miller who left the gang due to what Dave Aranda called a personal matter is not the coach that was confronted by AD Mack Rhoades Promptly following the challenge as the players were making their way around the field to thank fans along with convening for the school song Mack Rhoades was allegedly standing behind Trigg and other coaches This is when the situation took another turn with an assistant coach being involved Multiple onlookers tell OutKick that while Trigg went to be with his family an assistant coach was visiting with his family when AD Mack Rhoades allegedly came up from behind and grabbed the assistant's arm and subsequently his shoulder and neck area According to sources Rhoades then allegedly proceeded to verbally accost the assistant coach which was witnessed by multiple Baylor staff members within the athletic department along with family members OutKick has obtained HR complaints filed in response to the matter which are filed anonymously to protect their identities that did shed light on the matter in question regarding the pupil athlete CARDINALS COACH JONATHAN GANNON UNDER NFLPA EXAMINATION AFTER APPEARING TO STRIKE PARTICIPANT REPORTAccording to multiple sources an inspection into the affair was launched where football staff members and athletic department staffers present during both instances were questioned regarding the case It was made known during the scrutiny that there was video evidence of the alleged event in question Since Baylor is a private college OutKick has not been able to obtain this video that would come from cameras around McLane stadium University officers did launch an analysis into this matter with the alleged actions of Mack Rhoades being the focal point There were multiple spectators to the second matter in question as staff members of the AD recognized that this was playing out in a inhabitants setting and the optics of this would not be good At first Trigg and the assistant coach were sought to apologize to Rhoades for the happening in question until athletic department members realized that it should've been the other way around with Rhoades apologizing to the participant and assistant coach There were upwards of eight people who witnessed the alleged circumstance involving the Athletic Director and the assistant coach along with television cameras from FOX Sports that could have picked up on the alleged occurrence that occurred right as the challenge was being started We reached out to Baylor this morning knowing there was an analysis regarding the incidents The Baylor response indicated it was completed and Rhoades was determined to have done what was alleged More than a month ago Baylor University received reports of an circumstance involving Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Mack Rhoades the declaration to OutKick read These reports were thoroughly reviewed and investigated in accordance with University policies appropriate actions were taken and the matter is now closed Mr Rhoades has expressed regret over his emotions and recognizes his conduct at that moment was not reflective of our Christian mission and values Mr Rhoades is an crucial part of our Baylor Family and we look forward to his continued leadership of our Athletics Department We remain committed to ensuring a respectful and accountable ecosystem for all of our student-athletes coaches and staff Baylor has not denied our reporting on this story and the incidents that occurred on September th In an email to Baylor Outkick laid out all the details of the episode in question for them to respond to In their report they do not deny any of the statements levied against Mack Rhoades in the situation OutKick has shared As for what the punishment was for Rhoades the school would not comment any further regarding the case OutKick will continue to follow this story especially considering the physical contact of the AD towards a aspirant and Assistant Coach on the Baylor football group Our reporting does not indicate that this matter is closed on all sides OutKick has also reached out to the College Football Playoff along with the NCAA regarding this matter Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter