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Marquess Wilson, a star receiver on Washington State University's football team, said Saturday that he is quitting the team because of "physical, emotional and verbal abuse" by the coaching staff of Mike Leach, The Seattle Times reported. Wilson said he opted to quit because of coaches who "belittle, intimidate and humiliate us." The athletics director at the university, Bill Moos, issued a statement Saturday night, saying he had tried to offer "additional guidance if [Wilson] was willing to meet the standards that have been set by Mike Leach and his staff in their effort to establish a competitive football program at Washington State. Unfortunately, during times of coaching transitions, departures are not uncommon." On Sunday, Elson Floyd, president of the university, issued this statement: "After consultation with WSU Athletic Director Bill Moos, I have asked our athletic department to fully review recent allegations raised concerning the football program and report their findings and conclusions as soon as possible. Simultaneously, I have asked the Pac-12 to independently do the same. Together, both reports should get to the bottom of the matter."
