Report: Bo Graham resigned because of relationship with former ASU student-athlete
Aug 26, 2015, 3:11 PM
Arizona State head coach Todd Graham, center, reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
(AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Arizona State running backs coach Bo Graham resigned unexpectedly Monday after the school’s athletic department became aware that he had been in a relationship with a former Sun Devil athlete, multiple sources told CBS Sports’ Doug Gottlieb.
#1 Arizona State assistant coach -Bo Graham resigned due to relationship w/former #ASU athlete (relationship began when she was a student)
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) August 26, 2015
#2 Arizona State has set rule that prohibits any coach from having a relationship w/student, regardless of age
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) August 26, 2015
Multiple sources have confirmed to me that Bo Graham resigned when his relationship was exposed to athletic department
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) August 26, 2015
ASU said the reason for Graham’s sudden departure weeks before the season began was due to personal reasons.
Graham’s father, head ASU football coach Todd Graham, would only say that his son was pursuing other opportunities when he met the media following practice on Tuesday.
“Obviously I’m very grateful to Bo for the time he spent here, it means a lot to me,” Graham told the media. “We wish him the best at his new job and that’s all I’m going to say about it. It’s a personal matter.”
The Sun Devils replaced Graham with former graduate assistant Josh Martin, who had spent time coaching the offensive line.
