The parents of a Bucknell University football player who died after collapsing during the first day of training camp in 2024 say they appreciate Pennsylvania’s attorney general bringing criminal charges against the strength and conditioning coach who oversaw the session. Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr., a freshman, collapsed in July 2024. Prosecutors say Mark Kulbis told Dickey and other players to perform 100 “up-downs” (burpees) and full-body plank drills during the workout. The attorney general’s office also states that Dickey had sickle-cell trait, a medical condition that can increase the risk of serious injury or death after extreme physical exertion.
In their comments, the parents express support for the decision to pursue criminal charges. The reports focus on the charged circumstances around the training session, including the specific exercises assigned and the known medical risk associated with sickle-cell trait. The coverage does not indicate the outcome of the case.
