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Former Bucknell coach charged in connection with freshman player's hazing death

State attorney general alleges forced exercise and hazing contributed to the 2024 death of an 18-year-old freshman lineman.

Published Jul 8, 2026, 8:51 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

LEWISBURG — A former head football strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University has been accused of contributing to the death of a football player in 2024.

Mark Herbert Kulbis, 34, was charged Monday by the state attorney general’s office with involuntary manslaughter, aggravated hazing, hazing and recklessly endangering another person in the death of Calvin “C.J.” Dickey Jr., an 18-year-old freshman lineman from Florida.