Texas Christian University has reversed its decision to revoke the press credentials of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, a local newspaper that covers the university's sports teams. The credentials were initially withdrawn last week, just days before the start of the football season, which kicked off with a game in Dublin, Ireland against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.
The decision to revoke the credentials was reportedly made in response to a report by the Star-Telegram about a locker room altercation that led to the dismissal of senior safety Jacob Fields. Fields was subsequently charged with aggravated assault. The university's Amon G. Carter Stadium, where the Horned Frogs play their home games, is named after the founder and publisher of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
However, in a statement released on the day of the game, the university's athletic department announced that it had fully restored media credentials to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The statement noted that the decision was made after "productive discussions" between the two parties, and that the university respects the newspaper's role as an independent news source in the community.
The university's decision to reinstate the newspaper's credentials appears to have been a reversal of its earlier stance. The statement from the athletic department expressed a desire to move forward and respect the newspaper's role in the community. The university's football team will next be in action on September 12, when they host the Grambling State Tigers.
The game against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels in Ireland ended with a score of 15-10 in favor of the Tar Heels.
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