Many people who attended the TSU game didn't know about the hazing allegations until it was obvious the band wasn't there. The band director, band staff and all students are being questioned, and if proven true, students could be expelled or even charged.
Halftime at BBVA Compass Stadium and the field is empty, which means the curb at the student shuttle bus stop is full. Many left early.
"There's no point of staying for 12 minutes and just sitting and looking at other people," freshman Didi Chiedu said.
For the game on September 15, the Ocean of Soul rocked. On Thursday night, their performance was canceled amidst hazing allegations.
TSU officials tell Eyewitness News they received the report Wednesday night. It involves the trumpet section and an allegation of excessive paddling. It's said to have happened September 19 off campus. There were no serious injuries but the university has a zero-tolerance policy for hazing.
According to a written statement, the university says "the band is suspended until further notice" and "TSU student affairs personnel will take appropriate action."
On Thursday night, we weren't allowed into the stadium for this story. Outside, students reacted to the allegations.
"It's not good, but it's hopefully not true," freshman Alex Coleman said.
"Usually you get this from fraternities and sororities, but from the band, which is a respectful organization at our school, it's ridiculous," Chiedu said.
This isn't the first time the band has been involved in a scandal, but it has been a long time. Twenty years ago while in Japan, students were accused of stealing thousands of dollars in electronics.
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