Coach allegedly gave players access to porno

Westport, Conn. (WTNH) - A high school football coach in Westport was removed from the team after allegedly helping some of his players gain access to porno.

The assistant coach at Staples High School allegedly gave several freshmen players the username and password needed to gain access to a pornographic website.

The coach has been removed from the team and police are now investigating the allegations.

"I'm just kind of shocked that he would be dumb enough to do that and risk his job," said Chris Larkins.

The coach, who has not yet been identified, was immediately suspended and has been prohibited from contact with students or players

"It's not the worse thing in the world," said Larkins, "but it's not acceptable."

Larkins used to play on the Staples football team and says it is disheartening to hear the news as the school has a proud football tradition.

"Oh yeah, great program, worked us hard, but you know, we were very successful," said Larkin. "Not the year that I was there but the year after we took states."

The allegations surfaced when a student who is not on the football team overheard the coach giving out the porn information and reported it to the faculty.

Other students agree that this sort of thing should not be happening at the school.

"I mean in light of what just happened with Penn State I'm not entirely surprised, it's a little shocking that it would happen at a high school level," said Julian Clarke, "but I just don't think it's appropriate what happened."

No charges have been filed.

Westport Police and the school administration are investigating.