TruEdge Sports addresses statement on Pickens, youth camp
TruEdge Sports, the company that will run the youth football camp now being hosted by Pat Freiermuth at Highmark Stadium on July 20, has once again addressed the situation involving George Pickens' involvement with the camp, which was originally scheduled for tomorrow.
A previous statement released on Tuesday claimed that Pickens backed out of the camp last minute. This particular statement referred to the previous one, stating that it "did not accurately reflect the full scope of communication or the context surrounding the event."
"At no point did George communicate with us directly, and our communications with George's representatives led to confusion about the camp's status and future direction. Regrettably, the language used in our original message mischaracterized George's intent and actions. While our frustrations stemmed from the uncertainty surrounding the event, it was never our intention to publicly question George's professionalism, integrity, or commitment to the community. We now understand that the tone and implications of our message were not only inappropriate but inconsistent with our values as an organization. We recognize that he was navigating a significant career transition during this time and that his team kept open lines of communication with us."
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10:02 pm - 06.27.2025DowntownTruEdge Sports addresses statement on Pickens, youth camp
TruEdge Sports, the company that will run the youth football camp now being hosted by Pat Freiermuth at Highmark Stadium on July 20, has once again addressed the situation involving George Pickens' involvement with the camp, which was originally scheduled for tomorrow.
A previous statement released on Tuesday claimed that Pickens backed out of the camp last minute. This particular statement referred to the previous one, stating that it "did not accurately reflect the full scope of communication or the context surrounding the event."
"At no point did George communicate with us directly, and our communications with George's representatives led to confusion about the camp's status and future direction. Regrettably, the language used in our original message mischaracterized George's intent and actions. While our frustrations stemmed from the uncertainty surrounding the event, it was never our intention to publicly question George's professionalism, integrity, or commitment to the community. We now understand that the tone and implications of our message were not only inappropriate but inconsistent with our values as an organization. We recognize that he was navigating a significant career transition during this time and that his team kept open lines of communication with us."
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