The NCAA is a few fries short of a happy meal (a little bit of old news)
I have been listening to and reading a good deal of discussion about this issue and have came to the conclusion that the NCAA has lost some marbles.
Two great posts on this subject:
Tran Sient's Watch
Nickie Goomba
Here is my take on the deal, if "Indian" is an offensive mascot, than what about the "Cowboys". I mean isn't it the same thing. The wording of the ruling says that the NCAA is outlawing anything that is "Hostile or Abusive". In my opinion "cowboys" could be hostile (not to mention the fact that I despise OSU). Let’s also take the "Sooners" for example. The term "Sooner" is the epitome of hostile. I mean they were cheaters and abused the system by running early. I'm just saying when will it stop? If peta gets involved we may lose all animal names too.
A list of all the schools to be effected after the jump...
Below are the affected schools:
Alcorn State University (Braves)
Central Michigan University (Chippewas)
Catawba College (Indians)
Florida State University (Seminoles)
Midwestern State University (Indians)
University of Utah (Utes)
Indiana University-Pennsylvania (Indians)
Carthage College (Redmen)
Bradley University (Braves)
Arkansas State University (Indians)
Chowan College (Braves)
University of Illinois-Champaign (Illini)
University of Louisiana-Monroe (Indians)
McMurry University (Indians)
Mississippi College (Choctaws)
Newberry College (Indians)
University of North Dakota (Fighting Sioux)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University (Savages)
Two great posts on this subject:
Tran Sient's Watch
Well, if that isn't the most idiotic ruling I have ever heard. If your team makes the NCAA basketball tournament, you must change your name. I can't wait to see the Florida State Grapefruits.
Nickie Goomba
Has anybody asked Indian Tribal Councils if they are offended? I bet the only people offended are freshman college girls and liberal-progressive white people.
Here is my take on the deal, if "Indian" is an offensive mascot, than what about the "Cowboys". I mean isn't it the same thing. The wording of the ruling says that the NCAA is outlawing anything that is "Hostile or Abusive". In my opinion "cowboys" could be hostile (not to mention the fact that I despise OSU). Let’s also take the "Sooners" for example. The term "Sooner" is the epitome of hostile. I mean they were cheaters and abused the system by running early. I'm just saying when will it stop? If peta gets involved we may lose all animal names too.
A list of all the schools to be effected after the jump...
Below are the affected schools:
Alcorn State University (Braves)
Central Michigan University (Chippewas)
Catawba College (Indians)
Florida State University (Seminoles)
Midwestern State University (Indians)
University of Utah (Utes)
Indiana University-Pennsylvania (Indians)
Carthage College (Redmen)
Bradley University (Braves)
Arkansas State University (Indians)
Chowan College (Braves)
University of Illinois-Champaign (Illini)
University of Louisiana-Monroe (Indians)
McMurry University (Indians)
Mississippi College (Choctaws)
Newberry College (Indians)
University of North Dakota (Fighting Sioux)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University (Savages)
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