TCU investigation over

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Got this from CNNSI.com.



TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama football coach Dennis Franchione was cleared by federal investigators in a racial discrimination case brought by two former TCU players.

A report by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights found that brothers Adrian and Allen Lewis "were not treated differently on the basis of their race."

A copy of the report was obtained by The Tuscaloosa News on Sunday. The report was dated June 19 and addressed to TCU chancellor Michael Ferrari.

"The OCR has informed me that the case is now closed," Franchione said.

A telephone message left at the home of Alabama's sports information director was not immediately returned.

The Lewises had contended they were subjected to "racial slurs and stereotypical comments" by Franchione and then-linebackers coach Mark Parks.

They said Franchione's suspension of Adrian Lewis for one practice was racially motivated and led to reduced playing time.

Lewis, who is of mixed race, gave a white woman a high-five as he walked off the field at halftime.

The OCR determined the players and coaches knew they weren't supposed "to interact with fans during football games" and the punishment was similar to what other players had received for breaking the rule.

The OCR did find "evidence to support the allegation" that Parks made racist remarks to the Lewises. The report said the remarks were isolated and did not "establish a hostile environment."

Parks was briefly part of Franchione's staff at Alabama. He resigned in February to pursue work in the Fort Worth area.