Ex-Stanford coach suing ESPN for defamation, claiming story led to his firing from school: report

Ex-Stanford coach suing ESPN for defamation, claiming story led to his firing from school: report

Troy Taylor claims ESPN story contained false statements that led to his termination

Stanford Cardinal head coach Troy Taylor watches a video replay on the main scoreboard during the fourth quarter against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Stanford Stadium. (Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images)

Stanford Cardinal head coach Troy Taylor reacts after calling a timeout during the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on Nov. 23, 2024. (Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images)

Stanford Cardinal head coach Troy Taylor looks on against the San Jose State Spartans in the first quarter at CEFCU Stadium on Nov. 29, 2024. (Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)