Tim Pernetti is out as Rutgers athletic director in the wake of the Mike Rice practice controversy. Pernetti resigned "reluctantly" and wrote in his letter of resignation that his first instinct upon seeing Rice's actions toward players in practice was to "fire him immediately."
Pernetti was hired as athletic director for the Scarlet Knights in 2009 and has been praised by many for his work in getting Rutgers to the Big Ten.
On Wednesday, Pernetti fired Rice after videos showing verbally and physically abusive practices surfaced on ESPN. At the time of the offense, Rice was suspended for just three games. On Tuesday, Pernetti defended that position.
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