Northwestern University has fired Jim Foster, the baseball team's coach, after just one season.
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The decision was made following allegations of abusive behavior and a toxic team environment.
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Nine members of the Northwestern baseball program supported the allegations against Foster.
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Assistant coach Brian Anderson will take charge of the team in Foster's absence.
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Players from the 2023 Northwestern squad, including graduating seniors, reached out to university President Michael Schill to discuss the university's actions.
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The players wanted answers before entering the NCAA transfer portal.
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Northwestern met with players after initially ignoring the reports.
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Northwestern Athletics executive assistant Claire Weber emailed the team to meet with Athletic Director Derrick Gragg to discuss a "major update about Northwestern baseball."
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Players were dissatisfied with program communication and attention.
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Foster's departure gives 13 returning players more information before the transfer portal deadline.