Texas A&M University removes four swimmers from team following hazing violations

Texas A&M has removed four men's swimmers from its roster following confirmed hazing violations, including several NCAA championship competitors. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman) Four members of the Texas A&M men's swimming team have been removed from the program following an investigation into hazing violations, according to the Dallas Morning News.The university recently completed a review of student conduct violations reported earlier this week and has communicated with athletes and their parents, according to SwimSwam. The incident marks the school's second hazing-related issue in just over three years.The four swimmers removed from the roster are fifth-year Connor Foote, seniors Logan Brown and Ben Scholl, and junior Chase Swearingen.ALSO READ:UTSA reviews video of student poem that appeared to mock Charlie Kirk's death"Behavior that falls short of Texas A&M's Core Values has no place in our program," head coach Blaire Anderson said. "We will continue working closely with university leadership to uphold the standards expected at Texas A&M."The removals come as the Aggies begin their season without several experienced swimmers. Brown was the team's only individual qualifier at last season's NCAA championships, Scholl competed in an NCAA championship relay, and Foote scored individually at three NCAA championships.Texas A&M has opened the season 0-2.SubscribeThere’s more to San Antonio with the Express-News. Subscribe today for just 25¢.This article originally published at Texas A&M University removes four swimmers from team following hazing violations.