https://www.theblaze.com/news/univer...ultCY8NO2cSkio
Whatever...
I am an alum. The football team has been so consistently horrible with few exceptions since 2010 that I no longer watch most of their games. I didn't even when a coach from Gilmer was on the staff.
They are in no position to make demands IMHO. Fans have demanded a team that could at least win a Big 12 title. That hasn't happened either in the last decade.
Speaking of Jeff Traylor, here is what he and his team have been doing.
https://www.ksat.com/sports/2020/06/...ial-injustice/
Politics may well destroy the economic viability of football before this is over.
Sure the players are in a position to make demands, they have an incredibly unique skill set and make the university a lot of money.....athletes today have more power than they have ever had....
I for one had no idea about the History of "The Eyes of Texas" will it change?? I dunno, maybe the requirement to sing the song will be the compromise...
I think the bigger question is if it doesn't change how much more difficult does recruiting of black athletes get??? Because anyone who wasn't aware is definitely aware of it now..the UT football commit I know personally in the Class of 21 wasn't aware of the history of that song I can tell you that...
Anyone have a link to the history of the song? I didn’t see anything linked in that Blaze article, and they didn’t go much into it, other than it was performed at a minstrel show.
its a play on Robert E Lee saying "the eyes of the south are upon you" as well
https://twitter.com/LiberalArtsUT/st...287902214?s=20
This is a video I've seen on twitter that gives context
F Them
One thing I have learned over the last few months is I can do just fine without sports. I found plenty of things to keep me entertained. I don't need a bunch of jack holes finger wagging at me & lecturing me about anything, especially when I'm trying to forget about the world around me for a few hours. I'm with bobcat1, F Them...
Those who think football will retain its economic viability once it is clear we are on the "football players as social justice warriors" path permanently are a bit delusional.
Football already had a lot of problems from "Karens" upset about the head injuries.
The football business (and that's what it is at the college and pro levels) needs this permanent devotion to BLM about as much as a retired player already diagnosed with TBI needs another cheap shot to the head.
The one origin story of "The Eyes of Texas" I was told by my mother when I was a kid was that the song was meant to be a reminder/warning to any slaves that considered making an escape attempt to not do it because "The Eyes of Texas" are everywhere, and you will be found.
I want to say my mother told me that around the mid-1980s, I was in 3rd or 4th grade at the time.
I don’t see anything overly ridiculous in the requests. I’m obviously no longhorn but I’m completely indifferent on the matter and if it makes them (the players) feel better, then sure....
I would LOVE to hear bigcountry’s thoughts on the matter.... but I think I already know what he’s going to say....
It will probably spread to most all NCAA schools.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saggy Aggie
I saw a great video of Klein Oak high school coach. This is great. Scroll down to the 2nd video.
https://abc13.com/football-sports-kl...BC13%20Houston
“And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another.”
**Matthew *24:10 *
Wow, disappointed in a lot of the responses here. So athletes are here for our needs and wants but God forbid they speak up? Is that the message?
Don’t count me. I’m all for whatever brings people together. I’m not one to care either way or go stand in a protest, but I damn sure am not going to die on the hill of defending something others perceive as racist.Quote:
Originally Posted by Third
I don’t give a rats ass about a statue or a song, but that’s just me.