TCU Athletics reinstated the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's media credentials on September 4, following a suspension that lasted nearly two weeks. The credentials were revoked after the newspaper reported on a locker room incident involving Jacob Fields, who faced charges of aggravated assault after Dozie Noble Ezukanma suffered a brain bleed.
Despite the suspension, the Star-Telegram continued to cover the incident. TCU Athletics acknowledged the importance of the newspaper as an independent news source in the community and expressed a desire to move forward. The Star-Telegram has been a significant outlet for TCU coverage since the early 1900s.
The Horned Frogs began their season with a loss to North Carolina, finishing at 15-10 in Ireland. They are set to play against Grambling State on September 12. The credential revocation was reportedly connected to threats made against Ezukanma, although the Star-Telegram stated it did not identify him following the incident.
With the credentials restored, the newspaper will regain full access to media areas at TCU games.
