Minton's full statement on Thursday said:
"Chris Beard is crushed at the news he will not be coaching at the University of Texas. At the outset of Coach Beard's suspension, The University promised they would conduct an independent investigation surrounding the allegations and make a decision regarding his employment only after they had done so. They proceeded to terminate Coach Beard without asking a single question of him or his fiance. Since the arrest, there have only been positive developments clearly demonstrating his innocence.
"Additionally, it is my opinion shared by others that any potential charges against Coach Beard will be declined very soon. This is in addition to the statements made by his fiance that emphatically state that the original reports were inaccurate. I am concerned that the University of Texas has made a terrible decision against he interest of the university, based on Twitter feeds and editorials - and not the facts concerning a truly innocent man. The University has violated their agreement with the coach and we are devastated."
Another site via an open records rquest said Beard was given an opportunity to resign, he refused.
"Chris Beard is crushed at the news he will not be coaching at the University of Texas. At the outset of Coach Beard's suspension, The University promised they would conduct an independent investigation surrounding the allegations and make a decision regarding his employment only after they had done so. They proceeded to terminate Coach Beard without asking a single question of him or his fiance. Since the arrest, there have only been positive developments clearly demonstrating his innocence.
"Additionally, it is my opinion shared by others that any potential charges against Coach Beard will be declined very soon. This is in addition to the statements made by his fiance that emphatically state that the original reports were inaccurate. I am concerned that the University of Texas has made a terrible decision against he interest of the university, based on Twitter feeds and editorials - and not the facts concerning a truly innocent man. The University has violated their agreement with the coach and we are devastated."
Another site via an open records rquest said Beard was given an opportunity to resign, he refused.
