Mater Dei High School's head football coach said Tuesday's celebration of three Heisman Trophy winners shows recent hazing allegations are unfounded.
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Following a homecoming ceremony Tuesday for Mater Dei High School's latest Heisman Trophy winner, the school's head football coach said the day's celebration showed accusations of a culture that welcomes hazing at the school's athletic programs were unfounded.
With gym bleachers packed with students, Mater Dei celebrated history and welcomed home its latest Heisman Trophy winner, Bryce Young. Staff said this was the first high school with three alumni to earn the honor. The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually in the country to an outstanding college football player.
The University of Alabama quarterback was recognized at his alma mater as he shared the stage with the '64 and '04 winners John Huarte and Matt Leinart."I could not be here without my teammates, both in high school and college, all the coaches that have coached me throughout my entire life," he said."My family was here, my parents. I've been blessed to have the people around me and the support system that I do.
The event came as the school's athletic program faces various accusations of sexual assault and allegations stating that staff and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange have allowed a culture welcoming hazing on campus.
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