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Stanford Fires Coach Troy Taylor Amid Controversy

4/16/2025

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Troy Taylor, the former head coach at Stanford, was dismissed on March 25 following two investigations into his treatment of female staff. He asserts he was let go "without cause" and challenges the media's narrative. Taylor insists he fully cooperated with the inquiries, which he feels were mishandled, while Stanford upheld his contract terms during his termination.

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Troy Taylor, the former head coach at Stanford, was dismissed on March 25 following two investigations into his treatment of female staff. He asserts he was let go "without cause" and challenges the media's narrative. Taylor insists he fully cooperated with the inquiries, which he feels were mishandled, while Stanford upheld his contract terms during his termination.