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scrub c
03-01-2012, 07:24 AM
What the heck? I just dont see how using a mascot/nickname like this is "hostile" in any way... Maybe some of your out there can elaborate.



The NCAA has long said the nickname and logo are hostile to American Indians and that the Grand Forks school's teams may not wear uniforms that have the nickname or logo during post-season contests.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/02/29/ncaa-dont-bring-fighting-sioux-name-to-playoffs/#ixzz1nrpLS1Rd

GrTigers6
03-01-2012, 10:35 AM
What the heck? I just dont see how using a mascot/nickname like this is "hostile" in any way... Maybe some of your out there can elaborate.



The NCAA has long said the nickname and logo are hostile to American Indians and that the Grand Forks school's teams may not wear uniforms that have the nickname or logo during post-season contests.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/02/29/ncaa-dont-bring-fighting-sioux-name-to-playoffs/#ixzz1nrpLS1RdEspecially there. that is their stomping grounds. You would think they would be honored. Of course Im sure its not them complaining.

bwdlionfan
03-01-2012, 12:52 PM
Why did McMurry have to drop their mascot, now North Dakota... but Florida State hasn't been touched.