Conspiracy Alleged in Expanding Volleyball Lawsuit

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor In Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Lawyers for a growing list of women volleyball players suing the university for abuse have named two more senior athletic officials accused of conspiracy, according to a new court filing in the federal court in Mobile. The amended lawsuit was filed Dec. 17 and names Chris Moore, the current … Continue reading Conspiracy Alleged in Expanding Volleyball Lawsuit

Fall Semester Volleyball Rundown 2021

By: Brandon Clark | Contributor Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer It has been an exciting new season for our South Alabama volleyball Jaguars, to say the least! The 2021 semester has been full of plenty of wins, riveting tournaments and new faces. Starting as early as their first match on Aug. 27 with the Jaguar Invitational, the Jags made it clear that they were … Continue reading Fall Semester Volleyball Rundown 2021

A Pattern of Abuse? Volleyball Lawsuit Claims Repeated Harassment

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo Source: South Alabama Jaguars website A lawsuit filed on Aug. 31 against former volleyball head coach Alexis Meeks-Rydell alleges that she had a reputation of harassment at her various positions prior to being appointed head coach at South Alabama. Meeks-Rydell acted as assistant coach and then head coach at the University of West Alabama before … Continue reading A Pattern of Abuse? Volleyball Lawsuit Claims Repeated Harassment

BREAKING NEWS: Lawsuit Filed Against Former Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Current Athletic Director Named As Defendant

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo Source: South Alabama Athletics Two former South Alabama women’s volleyball players have filed a lawsuit against former head coach, Alexis Meeks-Rydell, according to a press release issued Sep. 2. Rachael DeMarcus and Alexis Silver came to South in 2018 and allege that they suffered sexual harassment and physical, emotional and mental abuse from their coach. … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Lawsuit Filed Against Former Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Current Athletic Director Named As Defendant