The University of Miami is investigating allegations made by a member of the Appalachian State color guard that Miami football players made inappropriate physical contact with several members of her group when they ran onto the field for their game against the Mountaineers last Saturday.
Sophie Randleman wrote in a post Saturday that:
"Miami's football team decided to blindside one of our members on the corner of the field. She was shoved by several very large, intentionally aggressive, football players. No apologies were made regarding this incident, and the member who was hit had severe pain and had to sit for most of the game. ...
"Leaving the field, I thought that this was the only incident that occurred. It turns out that several other members were groped, sworn at, taunted, and touched in ways that were definitely not asked for."
Miami athletic director Blake James said in a statement the school has found "no indication of inappropriate conduct, but we are continuing our review."
Miami has been in touch with Appalachian State and has followed up with its own football and administrative staff, spoken with individuals and reviewed video to gain clarity on the allegations.
"We have already followed up seeking details from both the football and administrative staffs," James said in the statement. "The University of Miami does not tolerate any kind of suggestive behavior, harassment, or inappropriate conduct and we will take action if our students did engage in this type of behavior."
Randleman wrote in her post that the Appalachian State color guard stands in front of and along the sideline, and the opposing team usually makes an effort to avoid them.
Appalachian State issued a statement on Monday: "Members of the university's staff are looking into information sent via email, as well as discussions on social media that surfaced over the weekend regarding the color guard at Saturday's game."