By O’Shaka Robinson, Sports Editor
Archie Randall, the head men’s and women’s wrestling coach, was placed on paid administrative leave April 23.
Randall and Athletic Director Jim Abbott were unavailable April 24 for comment.
Officials cannot discuss the reason for the leave, said Sandy Pantlik, senior director of university communications, in an interview with a reporter from News on the Twos, the university’s student newscast.
“It is a personnel issue and the school is doing an internal investigation,” Pantlik said.
Liz Donnelly, dean of students, refused to comment on the matter.
Several wrestlers, who asked to remain anonymous, said the issue pertains to verbal abuse.
Randall came to OCU in 2006 from El Reno High School.
He has led the women’s team to four national titles, coached numerous All-Americans and is a member of the USA Wrestling board of directors.
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