Apparent racial slurs at WCU and new chancellor's slow walk to a decision lead to football boycott; Catamounts' two-game fall schedule in jeopardy

https://journalnow.com/sports/racist-co ... f53f0.html

Athletes have been boycotting WCU football for about 35 years or so

BUTCH1991 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 25, 2020 4:52 pm

Athletes have been boycotting WCU football for about 35 years or so

Nice shot!

Mark Speir is a friend. He will not put up with that crap.

BUTCH1991 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 25, 2020 4:52 pm

Athletes have been boycotting WCU football for about 35 years or so

Boom!!

appstate77 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:11 pm

Mark Speir is a friend. He will not put up with that crap.

Not putting up withe racial slurs or the boycott?

I read about this yesterday and it seemed to say Speir was supporting the boycott.

What the F is wrong with people???? If they’re students gotta be gone.

The slurs.

Rekdiver wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:21 pm

What the F is wrong with people???? If they’re students gotta be gone.

Here’s your answer Rek. Swift action....I still hate Purple.

https://www.wcu.edu/stories/posts/News/ ... ellor.aspx

Lawsuit incoming.

Stonewall wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:30 am

Lawsuit incoming.

Why?

When there are incidents that occur (assuming for moment that all this is true) the action by the players should be smart and make a point without shooting themselves in the foot or harming the wrong group. For example, some folks in their same school do something stupid, ok, then what is their reaction? We don't practice, workout, play football etc. which primarily serves the player's needs probably more than the ones that posted the video. You get my point. Do something that actually drives positive change related to the folks that have the problem, not create a self inflicted wound. I would suggest the whole football team ask those people to a forum to discuss how this created a big mess and their actions have consequences more than they may realize. Step up and be men and conduct themselves like professionals, not throw a fit and say, I don't want to play. Just seems like they are going about this the wrong way.

Athletes have leverage and they know it. For the most part it does push administrations to take action that historically would have been ignored.

Rekdiver wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:57 am

Athletes have leverage and they know it. For the most part it does push administrations to take action that historically would have been ignored.

I am sure WCU football is swimming in cash, especially with two games on their calendar this fall. It drives their whole university P/L.

AtlAppMan wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:14 am

Rekdiver wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:57 am

Athletes have leverage and they know it. For the most part it does push administrations to take action that historically would have been ignored.

I am sure WCU football is swimming in cash, especially with two games on their calendar this fall. It drives their whole university P/L.

Im speaking in general..................

Rekdiver wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:22 am

AtlAppMan wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:14 am

Rekdiver wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:57 am

Athletes have leverage and they know it. For the most part it does push administrations to take action that historically would have been ignored.

I am sure WCU football is swimming in cash, especially with two games on their calendar this fall. It drives their whole university P/L.

Im speaking in general..................

I agree you are correct in general, however, all athletes do not have leverage or the same leverage as others. The mistake being made by some is their overreach in some situations. I would pose the question, for a WCU football program that has literally been on the brink of collapse for many years, how does a football team's boycott of their program help their agenda? If they truly want to change their school in a positive way do it in a smart way. That was my point.

BUTCH1991 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 25, 2020 4:52 pm

Athletes have been boycotting WCU football for about 35 years or so

CLOSE THREAD

Really cool to see such a large rebuke of racism by their students and administrators.