NEWARK, N.J., April 5 (Reuters) - Rutgers University Athletic Director Tim Pernetti will leave his post in the wake of revelations that ousted men's basketball coach Mike Rice had verbally and physically abused players, the Star-Ledger of New Jersey and ESPN reported on Friday.
The media outlets cited sources who were not authorized to speak publicly.
A Rutgers spokesman did not immediately respond to an e-mail seeking comment. (Reporting by David Jones, writing by Scott Malone; editing by Paul Thomasch)
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