- Texas co-offensive coordinator Major Applewhite has admitted to a past inappropriate relationship with a student. Applewhite is the second coach within the Texas athletic department in the past month to admit to such relations. Former track coach Bev Kearney resigned in January after disclosing to the Austin American-Statesman that she had an intimate consensual relationship with a student. Kearney had been placed on administrative leave for several months prior to her resignation. Applewhite, who has been a coach at Texas on and off for seven years and played for the Longhorns, released a statement Friday night that addressed his "one-time" transgression during the 2009 Fiesta Bowl trip. "Several years ago, I made a regretful decision resulting in behavior that was totally inappropriate," the statement read. "It was a one-time occurrence and was a personal matter. Shortly after it occurred, I discussed the situation with [athletic director] DeLoss Dodds. I was up front and took full responsibility for my actions. This is and was resolved four years ago with the university." Dodds also released a statement Friday night: "Major Applewhite engaged in inappropriate, consensual behavior with an adult student one time during the 2009 Fiesta Bowl activities. After learning of his behavior later that month, I took immediate action to review the situation. We promptly initiated an inquiry with assistance from the university's legal affairs office and other units outside of athletics. Major admitted his inappropriate conduct and he was disciplined. In determining appropriate discipline, we analyze the facts and circumstances surrounding the behavior and its relation to job responsibilities. Major fully accepted his discipline, including counseling. We have high standards for behavior and expect our staff and coaches to adhere to them in all aspects of their lives. I believe that the appropriate discipline was taken in this case." Read more http://espn.go.com/college-football...rns-admits-inappropriate-relationship-student
