A third former Indiana University basketball player has alleged in a lawsuit that the team doctor sexually abused him and the school did nothing to protect him from a predator.

John Flowers joins players Haris Mujezinovic and Charlie Miller in an amended class-action lawsuit against the Indiana University Trustees. Flowers said in the lawsuit that he was subjected to at least two unnecessary prostate examinations by Dr. Bradford Bomba Sr. when he played for the Hoosiers from 1981 to 1982, according to the federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Southern District of Indiana.

In addition to adding Flowers as a plaintiff, the lawsuit names longtime men’s basketball trainer Tim Garl as a defendant. It alleges that Garl was aware that Bomba was performing “invasive, harassing, and demeaning digital rectal examinations” when Garl referred players to Bomba.

“After his first physical, Flowers’s teammates told him he had ‘passed’ Dr. Bomba, Sr.’s ‘test,’ and that he would not have to undergo a digital rectal examination again,” the lawsuit says. “Garl laughed at Flowers and his freshman teammates and made jokes at their expense regarding the digital rectal examinations they endured.”

Flowers, who went on to play basketball at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and later played professional basketball in Europe before he retired, added his allegations to a lawsuit Mujezinovic and Miller first filed in Ocetober.

Mujezinovic and Miller played for the Hoosiers in the 1990s under legendary coach Bobby Knight, who died two years ago at age 83.

“I am proud to stand up on behalf of my former teammates and other IU basketball players to seek justice for the sexual abuse we endured as members of the Hoosiers,” Flowers, who lives in Arizona, said in a statement.

Kathleen Delaney, who represents Flowers, Mujezinovic and Miller, has said in court papers that Bomba may have violated at least 100 male athletes.

Delaney said in an email Tuesday, “Our clients each present compelling and disturbing allegations that Dr. Bomba, Sr.’s pattern of subjecting IU men’s basketball players to abusive and unnecessary digital rectal examinations went on for so long that university leadership must have known about it.”

IU spokesperson Mark Bode said the university “does not comment on litigation.” He also pointed to a statement in September announcing that IU had hired a private law firm to conduct an “independent review.”

“We ask for the IU Community to have patience as we search for the truth and to have confidence that the university’s actions will be consistent with our values,” it said.

Garl, who has worked for the university since 1981, did not return a call or respond to an email seeking comment.

Flowers, Mujezinovic and Miller are suing Garl and the IU trustees under Title IX, a federal law that requires all colleges and universities that receive federal funds to put safeguards in place to protect students from sexual predators.

Bomba, 88, is not listed as a defendant.

Last month, Bomba repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination dozens of times during a deposition when he was asked whether he performed rectal examinations on young athletes.

He agreed that he and Knight were “close friends,” but he invoked the Fifth again when he was asked whether Knight told him to perform “digital rectal exams on his players.”

Bomba provided medical care to all of the university’s sports teams from 1962 to 1970, and from 1979 until the late 1990s he was the basketball team’s doctor, according to the lawsuit.

Bomba, who had played football for Indiana University, was nicknamed “Frankenstein” by coaches and players “due to the large size of his hands and fingers,” it adds.

“Dr. Bomba, Sr.’s routine sexual assaults were openly discussed by the Hoosier men’s basketball players in the locker room in the presence of IU employees, including assistant coaches, athletic trainers, and other Hoosier men’s basketball staff,” according to the lawsuit.

Bomba’s lawyer did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment on the amended lawsuit.

It’s possible that Notre Dame football faithful might need to dial back the vitriol aimed at Dan Wolken. That includes myself.

The reporter has come under fire of late for comments he made directly after the Notre Dame football team lost to Ohio State. The USA Today reporter took to social media to proclaim the Irish locker room “amateur hour” and drew more than a little hate due to the comments.

Later in the week, Wolken claimed he had some Notre Dame football players make some “threatening comments” as he was leaving the locker room. And for most of the week he’s largely stood alone in those allegations. However, on Saturday, InsideNDSports publisher Eric Hansen essentially corroborated some of Wolken’s report while adding needed context to the

After explaining that both locker rooms were open to the media after a brief “cooling off period,” Hansen explained why he hadn’t written about Wolken’s saga for a few days.

“Telling the story of other media members’ experiences in that open-locker room setting, and gathering the resources to do so, was not a priority,” Hansen wrote, explaining that he had to focus on talking to players and coaches on his own in the short period allowed for access.

“The controversy revolves around some media trying to interview Notre Dame’s Christian Gray, a sophomore cornerback who was on the coverage for a key third-down conversion by Ohio State late in the game…From what I was told, Gray was sobbing with a towel over his head, convinced he had lost the game for his team. When he was questioned by the media about his play, he couldn’t gather himself to answer. And I was told when the media persisted, injured cornerback Benjamin Morrison got involved and tried to protect his friend.”

This is where the incident where players yelling at media members started.

“I heard him call a media member “a coward” and told him to “get out of the locker room,” Hansen wrote. “His tone and his words were way out of character for anything I’ve experienced with Morrison before.”

“Having said that, as I turned the corner to the other path through the locker room and found linebacker Drayk Bowen and interviewed him, you can hear on my recording of that interview Morrison shouting in the background — and other voices, some from other players. Morrison’s anger apparently fueled that in other players.”

Hansen went on to say that at one point, defensive backs coach Mike Mickens volunteered to step in and answer questions. This appears where Wolken got his “coaches telling people not to ask certain questions.”

Summing up Hansen’s comments, he believes that the Notre Dame football sports information staff should have prepared Gray better for the moment. Even finding him a way to get a little more time to calm down. Hansen also believes that some of the reports from media members he’s heard were “way overblown,” and that some members of the media could have also behaved a bit more professionally.

He didn’t name Wolken specifically, but it felt at the very least he felt like those like Wolken might have gone a bit far in the way they described the scene. What is clear is that things were not great in the Notre Dame football locker room, that the situation wasn’t that different to other games, and that the athletic department didn’t do a great job in getting the team ready to deal  with what was coming after the National Championship loss.

BREAKING: Dan Campbell Named 2025 NFL Coach of the Year as Detroit Lions Celebrate Historic Victory

 

Detroit Lions’ Head Coach Earns Prestigious Honor After Leading Team to Unprecedented Success

 

A New Era for Detroit Football

 

In a groundbreaking achievement, Dan Campbell, the head coach of the Detroit Lions, has been crowned the 2025 NFL Coach of the Year. This prestigious honor comes after Campbell led the Lions to one of the most remarkable seasons in franchise history, marking a dramatic shift in the team’s trajectory.

 

Under Campbell’s leadership, the Lions finished with an impressive record, securing a playoff spot and competing at the highest level. This marks a stark contrast to the team’s struggles in previous seasons, and Campbell’s work has been pivotal in turning the Lions into Super Bowl contenders.

 

Transforming the Team’s Culture

 

Campbell’s philosophy of toughness, accountability, and commitment has resonated with his players and staff. Known for his aggressive coaching style and fiery speeches, Campbell has created a winning culture that permeates every level of the team. His focus on discipline, resilience, and team-first mentality has been crucial in driving the Lions to new heights.

 

“I’m beyond honored to receive this recognition, but it’s truly a testament to the players and staff who have bought into our vision,” Campbell said in a statement following the announcement. “This is just the beginning for the Detroit Lions, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved together.”

 

Record-Breaking Season

 

Campbell’s Lions finished the season with a franchise-record 13 wins, clinching a playoff berth and surpassing expectations. The team’s performance was nothing short of extraordinary, with standout performances from key players such as quarterback Jared Goff, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, and defensive star Aidan Hutchinson. The defense, under Campbell’s tutelage, showed marked improvement, becoming one of the top units in the league.

 

The Lions’ offense also excelled, with Goff throwing for career-high numbers, and the running game proving to be dynamic and potent throughout the year. Campbell’s balanced approach, combining an explosive offense with a tough, aggressive defense, proved to be the winning formula.

 

Looking Ahead

 

With the 2025 NFL Coach of the Year award in hand, Campbell and the Detroit Lions now set their sights on the future. The team’s historic victory this season has reignited hope for a city that has longed for a championship-caliber team. The Lions are no longer viewed as underdogs but as legitimate contenders in the NFL, and much of that credit goes to Campbell’s leadership.

 

As the Lions head into the postseason, the future looks bright for Detroit, with Campbell at the helm leading the charge. The team, its fans, and the entire city are poised to ride this wave of success, with hopes high for what the future holds.

 

Conclusion

 

Dan Campbell’s 2025 NFL Coach of the Year accolade signifies not just a personal triumph, but a