Kevin Foote from ESPN 1420 and The Daily Advertiser is reporting head softball coach Michael Lotief has been placed on administrative leave by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Currently, there aren't many details, but UL has released a statement.

“Since Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, Michael Lotief has been on a leave of absence from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In Lotief’s absence as head coach of the softball team, Assistant Coach Chris Malveaux is coordinating the program.”

The Daily Advertiser also posted a statement from Lotief's lawyer.

“Approximately two weeks ago, Coach Lotief was informed that he was placed on administrative leave. We would like the softball fan base, Ragin’ Cajun supporters and the good people of Lafayette to understand that this action arises out of a passionate conversation about gender equity, between Coach Lotief and other University personnel. In this conversation, Coach Lotief raised simple issues like getting the grass cut, making sure students have an athletic trainer at practice, making sure the assistant coaches get paid and ensuring female athletes get a functional assessment before doing weight training."

 For more on this story, head over to thedailyadvertiser.com.

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