Statement Regarding Big Ten Media Days
7/25/2023 3:45:00 PM | Football
Bryce Gallagher, Rod Heard II, and Bryce Kirtz
"After talking with our parents, our teammates and Coach Braun, we have made the decision to not attend Big Ten Media Day. This was very difficult since we were excited about the opportunity to participate in this great Big Ten tradition, and to talk about the game we love and the season ahead. But given the recent events involving the Northwestern football program, we did not want our participation to be dominated by the hazing issue and steal the focus away from football and the upcoming season.
We are proud members of the NU football program and want our on-field performance and off-field conduct to always reflect the values of the university and our fans.
GO 'CATS!!"
Interim Head Football Coach David Braun
"The decision from our players to forgo Big Ten Media Day was entirely theirs, and they approached it with a great deal of maturity and thoughtfulness. I'm fully supportive of both their reasoning and the decision itself, and I look forward to attending the event."
