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University of Idaho volleyball Head Coach Chris Gonzalez has been placed on paid administrative leave as of 10 a.m. today.  Athletic Director Terry Gawlik and OCRI director Jackie Wernz informed the volleyball team today that Gonzalez was placed on administrative leave, according to a recording of the meeting provided by…

The University informed Gonzalez Wednesday morning and let players know in the afternoon, and apologized for how they had been treated.

Three weeks into the season, hope seemed lost. Three weeks into the season, the alleged abuse started waving its red flag. Three weeks into the season, she wondered if she wanted to quit.   A player from the 2023-24 University of Idaho women’s volleyball team shared her personal experience and accounts…

An investigation into allegations of abuse by the University of Idaho’s women’s volleyball head coach Chris Gonzalez toward his players over the last two seasons continues as spring practices for the team have begun.  Gonzalez has been accused of physically pushing a player, pressuring injured players to play against orders…

Only eight of Idaho's 12 players attended the team's first practice of the spring season.

Only eight of Idaho's 12 players attended the team's first practice of the spring season.

Only eight of Idaho's 12 players attended the team's first practice of the spring season.

Only eight of Idaho's 12 players attended the team's first practice of the spring season.

An official from the Dean of Students office and the school’s Office of Civil Rights and Investigations director will also attend the team’s first practice of the spring season on Thursday.

An official from the Dean of Students office and the school’s Office of Civil Rights and Investigations director will also attend the team’s first practice of the spring season on Thursday.