Former Bucknell University strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis has been charged with felony aggravated hazing and misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and hazing in the death of 18-year-old football player Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr. Dickey collapsed during a July 2024 training camp and died two days later. Prosecutors allege Kulbis subjected Dickey to extreme workouts despite knowing the freshman had sickle-cell trait, a condition that increases the risk of serious injury or death from extreme exertion. The NCAA requires athletes to be screened for the condition and advises precautions during workouts. Kulbis left Bucknell in January 2025, and his attorney maintains he is not responsible for Dickey's death. The Dickey family expressed gratitude for the charges, calling their son's death preventable. Bail for Kulbis was set at $10,000.
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Bucknell Coach Charged in Hazing Death of Football Player
By The Unbiased Times AI
July 8, 2026 • 8:35 PM• Updated July 8, 2026 • 9:36 PM
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All sources uniformly report on the criminal charges against Mark Kulbis, the circumstances of CJ Dickey's death, and the family's reaction. The coverage consistently highlights the coach's alleged disregard for Dickey's medical condition and the NCAA's guidelines. No significant framing differences or omissions were identified across the sources.
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