Coach fired after player's death defends his credentials

KENT, Ohio (AP) A strength and conditioning coach fired after a Kent State University football player died following a summer workout says he was upfront with

KENT, Ohio (AP) A strength and conditioning coach fired after a Kent State University football player died following a summer workout says he was upfront with the university about his credentials.

The Ohio university says it fired Ross Bowsher because he gave false information about his certification.

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Bowsher says in a statement released Wednesday he was working toward certification and had been transparent with university officials about his credentials.

Kent State has said a review found the trainers and coaches at the workout were following the right procedures.

Freshman offensive lineman Tyler Heintz died following a morning workout on June 13. A final autopsy report on his death is expected within the next few months.