Reading the quote in context, he was asked about Sexual assault allegations, so it kind of does make sense that he said that. And notice, Mr. Kaler and Mr. Coyle, that the AD clearly stated that Sexual Assault is unacceptable and members of MSU Athletics who fail to uphold that will (note, did not call them rapists) be held accountable - again in the context that at present no charges have been filed, but a process has begun and it was already widely reported that the investigation was about Sexual Assault. Note the use of the word will and not tying suspension while being investigated with guilt -- pretty easy to do guys.
We don't know what the outcome will be, but we do know that the administration at MSU has a clue, which is far more than we have even after "instituting a 'culture' change that has not included changing the problems in the administration.