Cornell Athletics has placed the men’s lightweight rowing team on a three-year probation through Spring 2029 following an investigation into alleged hazing during the 2025-26 school year. The university report claims team members engaged in degrading presentations, coerced drinking, and forced nudity during team events. Team members are pushing back aggressively against the administration’s findings, calling the university’s claims complete fabrications. Rowers clarified that long-standing team traditions were structured as lighthearted bonding activities with explicit opt-out options and zero pressure to participate. The harsh administrative fallout led to several upperclassmen quitting or being dismissed from the roster, while head coach Tyler Nase resigned before taking a job at UPenn. Student-athletes continue to express deep frustration over administrative heavy-handedness and a lack of transparency throughout the disciplinary process.