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Updated · NPR · Jul 9
Former Bucknell Coach Charged in 2024 Death of Freshman Calvin Dickey Jr.
Updated
Updated · NPR · Jul 9

Former Bucknell Coach Charged in 2024 Death of Freshman Calvin Dickey Jr.

3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jul 9

Summary

  • Mark Kulbis, Bucknell’s former strength and conditioning coach, was charged Monday over the death of freshman football player Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr.
  • Calvin Dickey Jr., who had sickle-cell trait, collapsed during a training session in July 2024 and later died, forming the basis of the case against Kulbis.
  • The charge revives scrutiny of Bucknell’s football training practices and the handling of athletes with known medical risks.

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NPR5h ago
Former Bucknell Coach Mark Kulbis Charged in Freshman Player Calvin Dickey Jr.'s Death
Yahoo Sports2d ago
College Football Coach Charged In Freshman's 2024 Hazing Death: 'An Extraordinary Tragedy' - Yahoo Sports
NBC Philadelphia2d ago
Former coach at Bucknell University charged in death of freshman football player – NBC10 Philadelphia
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Insights

A coach knew of a player's fatal medical risk. Why was the deadly workout still conducted, and is it criminal hazing?
The NCAA mandates sickle cell screening. Why are athletes still dying, and can new federal legislation actually enforce safety?

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10 total
NPR5h ago
Former Bucknell Coach Mark Kulbis Charged in Freshman Player Calvin Dickey Jr.'s Death
Yahoo Sports2d ago
College Football Coach Charged In Freshman's 2024 Hazing Death: 'An Extraordinary Tragedy' - Yahoo Sports
NBC Philadelphia2d ago
Former coach at Bucknell University charged in death of freshman football player – NBC10 Philadelphia
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