TCU Does an About-Face After Stripping Local Newspaper's Credentials Days Before Football Season

Texas Christian University has reinstated press credentials for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram after initially pulling them due to a report concerning the dismissal of senior safety Jacob Fields after a locker room altercation. The university stated that productive discussions led to the resolution, respecting the newspaper’s role as an independent news source. The Horned Frogs had to cover their season opener in Dublin from the stands without their usual press access.

• TCU initially revoked press credentials for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
• The revocation was due to a report on a locker room altercation leading to player Jacob Fields’ dismissal.
• The Star-Telegram reporter had to cover the season opener in Ireland from the stands.
• TCU has now reinstated the credentials after discussions.
• The university respects the newspaper’s role as an independent news source.
• TCU lost their season opener against the University of North Carolina, 15-10.