The female who came forward in the case let it be known that she did not receive full support from Baylor University. Ukwauachu was not removed from any classes the two shared, and she, the victim, ultimately would alter her schedule. The more she pushed, the more pushback she received. This female was a student-athlete at Baylor and she, over a period of time, was “forced” to transfer after her scholarship was reduced.

Something inherently wrong was happening in Waco, and until the sweeping changes on Thursday, it had apparently continued beyond simply Ukwauachu’s case.

It was extremely difficult to reserve judgement until there was substantial evidence gathered from those outside of Waco. To watch as an institution chose football players, coaches, games, and a lot of wins over the well-being of women and students on their campus.

Compassion may have crept in when coaches and staff met with the victims and their families. They likely expressed concern and assured the women they would talk to these accusers and get to the bottom of everything. Findings from an Outside the Lines report show, however, that no further action was taken.

University administrators directly advised the victims to not report, nor participate in the student conduct process. They looked these women in the eyes and effectively said, “keep your mouths shut.” And all because the Baylor Bears might soon be in the top four of the CFP rankings.

For shame.

Shame on those coaches and the personnel who knew, even if it was just an inkling that something was amiss. If the very definition of a coach is to teach, then what were they teaching these kids? That the better the athlete you are, the worse of a human you can be?

These grown men have daughters, sisters, and mothers. They failed these women. They are supposed to be role models, and failed at that too.

Shame on the police officers and officials in Waco who were allegedly involved. The job is to protect and serve, not to cover-up and run.

And shame on the football players who were allegedly the crux of all of this. They devalued the game while making a mockery of women. These young men should own their faults, not cower and continue the wrongdoing.

Waco, Texas. Home to a big ol’ mess. Time to clean it up.

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