Holy Cross: Longtime Women's Basketball Coach Bill Gibbons Goes On Leave After Former Player Files Lawsuit Claiming 'Verbal, Emotional & Physical Abuse' (Video)
A lawsuit filed by 20-year-old Ashley Cooper who played under Holy Cross Head Coach Bill Gibbons claimed he was being "verbally, emotionally and physically abusive" toward her, CNN reported. In response Gibbons announced that he would "step back" from his duties as the college reviews the allegations.Gibbons will remain on voluntary, paid administrative leave, as his assistant coaches will assume all duties in his absence