COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football put quality control coach Joe Lyberger on paid administrative leave in December.

The notice came amid an investigation by the Office of Institutional Equity and other offices, per a letter to Lyberger from human resources, which cleveland.com obtained via a public records request.

The Office of Institutional Equity handles complaints of harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct, among other areas. However, the letter did not provide details pertinent to Lyberger’s case.

“My client and I take any allegation of wrongdoing very seriously,” Sam Shamansky, an attorney representing Lyberger, reportedly told the Columbus Dispatch. “We respect the process whereby those who are accused have the opportunity to defend themselves, and we look forward to the opportunity.”