![]() Penn State Athletic Director Tim Curley refused to comment on what role the Harris case played in Portland’s departure, but Penn State officials deny the case had anything to do with the resignation. Portland maintains she did nothing wrong, and the conflict with Harris revolved solely around basketball. In a December 2005 lawsuit, Harris accused Portland of “humiliating, berating and ostracizing” her, and claimed she was told that she needed to look “more feminine.” The suit alleged Portland tried to force Harris, who says she is not gay, to leave the team. She was also told future violations would result in her termination. She was fined $10,000 and ordered to undergo professional development training about diversity. In April of last year a university investigation found she had violated the school’s non-discrimination policies and reprimanded Portland. Portland has been dogged by her homophobic statements and a lawsuit alleging she discriminated against former Penn State player Jennifer Harris. The coach, who has been leading the Lady Lions basketball team for 27-years, handed in her resignation last Wednesday, and the school confirmed it Thursday. ![]() STATE COLLEGE, Pa – Penn State’s Renee Portland is calling it quits.
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