Despite scandal in the offseason, the Wildcats' coach believes that home fans will embrace them in the coming season.
The Wildcats know they could be in for some pointed taunting when they go on the road this season. How they’ll be received at home is also in question."There’s certainly gonna be a few outliers in any situation, but we’re gonna focus on the things that we’re grateful for," Braun said."And what we’re grateful for right now is an outpouring of alumni support, of former players that continue to show their love and support for our players.
Football coach Pat Fitzgerald was fired last month after 17 seasons following an investigation by a law firm. It found hazing within the program and"significant opportunities" for the coaching staff to know about it. Fitzgerald has said he had no knowledge of it. Whether it was Fitzgerald or Braun, the coach leading Northwestern was going to have a big job. The Wildcats went 1-11 last season and didn’t win a game after beatingAthletic director Derrick Gragg criticized assistant football coaches and staff members for wearing shirts supporting Fitzgerald at the first practice open to media, calling them"inappropriate, offensive and tone-deaf" given the scandal. Braun had called their decision to wear the shirts a free speech issue.
Braun said the team has"gone through extensive education" on hazing and is"very mindful" of finding ways"to build" and have fun without crossing any lines. He said team meals go a long way toward that.
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