TRANSCRIPT FOR: “ASU HOCKEY COACH ON LEAVE AFTER OUTDOOR WORKOUT PUTS PLAYER ON LIFE SUPPORT”
21-year-old Matthew Mayich remains in a coma, more than a month after he collapsed in August during what teammates called a military-style training session outside in the Arizona heat. Oh, we were devastated. Devastated, heartbroken, shocked.
His parents say he suffered a heat stroke. After an internal investigation, Arizona State University said the school "athletic trainer assessed his condition and began applying iced towels and cool water to him," but his teammates say the school isn't telling the whole story.
Do the players you represent feel comfortable coming forward publicly? No, absolutely not.
Attorney Tim Casey represents seven ASU hockey players who wrote an anonymous letter, fearing retaliation. They allege "Matthew received no water" and "the session continued after some of us showed signs of distress, including vomiting." I decline to answer any questions regarding August 20.
At a news conference before head coach Greg Powers was put on leave, he was asked about Mayich on life support. [INAUDIBLE] just not able to answer questions regarding it in any way.
They train indoors, so the idea of going outside in August, that is abnormal itself. Are you asserting that there's some cover-up going on here?
"Cover-up" has such a negative connotation. The university, in my judgment, is circling the wagons.
They are not pursuing a fulsome, faithful, or transparent investigation. A cover-up?
Yeah, I think there's a cover-up. Now, head coach Greg Powers just released a statement that says in part, quote, "I support the university's decision to place me on administrative leave while the circumstances surrounding the August workout are reviewed."
He added that he intends to cooperate. Tony.
