The ex-girlfriend of University of Colorado assistant coach Joe Tumpkin has obtained a restraining order against Tumpkin, claiming he physically assaulted her multiple times over the course of their three-year relationship — most recently on the nights before and after a CU football game.
Tumpkin, 45, has been the safeties coach at CU for the past two years.
He assumed defensive play-calling duties in the Buffs’ bowl game last month after defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt left for a job at Oregon, and is one of the candidates to replace Leavitt.
CU Athletic Director Rick George released a statement Friday afternoon saying he was looking into the claims against Tumpkin.
“We are still gathering details about the very serious allegations in this filing,” George said. “Once I’ve reviewed it, I will get together with Coach (Mike) MacIntyre and we will take whatever action is appropriate and necessary.
“I expect all our student-athletes and employees to conduct themselves appropriately on and off the field.”
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