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Tarleton State Reinstates Coach Amid Anonymous Complaint

10/7/2025

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Tarleton State reinstated Billy Gillispie after an anonymous complaint led to his administrative leave.
The Texas A&M system review found no wrongdoing.
Details of the complaint remain undisclosed.
Gillispie has a history of allegations of player mistreatment at Texas Tech and Kentucky; he has led Tarleton State six seasons with a 78–74 record.
The season begins November 3 against SMU.

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Story summary

Tarleton State reinstated Billy Gillispie after an anonymous complaint led to his administrative leave.
The Texas A&M system review found no wrongdoing.
Details of the complaint remain undisclosed.
Gillispie has a history of allegations of player mistreatment at Texas Tech and Kentucky; he has led Tarleton State six seasons with a 78–74 record.
The season begins November 3 against SMU.