Video of Duke’s Kimari Robinson prompts online debate

A video of Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson swatting a female athletic trainer’s arm during an attempt to move him away from an injured teammate has prompted criticism and debate online. The incident occurred during Duke’s 24-20 loss to North Carolina on October 17, and no disciplinary response from Duke was confirmed in the reported information. The footage, which circulated on social media, shows the trainer reaching Robinson as he stood near the injured player and appeared to knock her arm aside. The trainer was trying to clear space for medical staff. The accounts describe Robinson as concerned about his teammate, but the video has drawn criticism over his response and discussion of whether the trainer’s initial contact affected the exchange. The reports differ on which player was being treated. Most identify Landan Callahan, while one account names safety DaShawn Stone. The available reporting does not resolve that difference, so the injured player’s identity cannot be stated with confidence. The footage-based accounts describe the same sideline interaction, rather than separate incidents. Responses online have ranged from calls for Robinson to be suspended or removed from...