TCU football has restored media credentials for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as of September 4, following a suspension that lasted nearly two weeks. The credentials were initially revoked after the newspaper covered an incident involving Jacob Fields and Dozie Noble Ezukanma, who suffered a brain bleed, leading to Fields being charged with aggravated assault.
Despite the suspension, the Star-Telegram continued its coverage of the incident. TCU Athletics issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to progress and recognizing the newspaper's importance as an independent news outlet in the community.
The Horned Frogs began their season with a loss against North Carolina, finishing 15-10 in Ireland. They are set to compete against Grambling State on September 12. The decision to revoke the Star-Telegram's credentials was reportedly associated with threats made against Ezukanma, although the newspaper clarified that it did not disclose his identity following the incident.
With the reinstatement of credentials, the Star-Telegram will regain full access to media areas during TCU games.
