The players said they don't want the event to be 'dominated by the hazing issue and steal the focus away from football.'
In a joint statement, linebacker Bryce Gallagher, defensive back Rod Heard II, and wide receiver Bryce Kirtz, said they made the decision not to attend Big Ten Media Day this year after talking with their teammates, families, and interim head coach David Braun.
"This was very difficult since we were excited about the opportunity to participate in this great Big Ten tradition, and to talk about the game we love and the season ahead," the players said in the statement."But given the recent events involving the Northwestern football program, we did not want our participation to be dominated by the hazing issue and steal the focus away from football and the upcoming season.
They added,"We are proud members of the NU football program and want our on-field performance and off-field conduct to always reflect the values of the university and our fans."
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