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Post by bluedog on Dec 11, 2023 0:12:04 GMT -5
Norfolk State University hit with racial slurs in win Norfolk State University went on the road and got a win at Illinois State, but the game was marred by contentious moments and allegedly racially motivated comments. Officials say comments made to NSU’s Jamarii Thomas by ISU fans were ‘racially motivated.” Those fans were ejected from the game while NSU head coach Robert Jones and ISU head coach Ryan Pedon were both given technicals after a verbal altercation. “I’m not letting anybody call my players a racial slur,” Jones tweeted after the game. “Those are my kids and I will fight for them. We have come too far in society to be called the N word at college basketball game.” hbcugameday.com/2023/12/09/norfolk-state-university-hit-with-racial-slurs-in-win/
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Post by bluedog on Dec 11, 2023 0:15:32 GMT -5
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Post by bluedog on Dec 11, 2023 0:23:25 GMT -5
Statement from IU coach.
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Post by bluedog on Dec 11, 2023 8:46:07 GMT -5
Illinois State University billed Saturday’s game against Norfolk State University as a return to its roots when it hosted the HBCU squad in venerable Horton Arena. Unfortunately, that proved applicable in more ways than it likely intended. Late in a close, physical game Norfolk State University star guard Jamarii Thomas heard a fan call him a racial slur, and he told his head coach Robert Jones. Jones, normally an animated but laid-back coach, charged onto the court to alert the officials — who apparently heard the remark as well. hbcugameday.com/2023/12/10/norfolk-state-university-coach-defended-his-player-angered-opposing-coach/
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Post by bluetigga on Dec 29, 2023 1:05:47 GMT -5
NSU and Coach Jones deserved better. Didn't like the ISU coach's action during the game or his initial comments after the game. The apology is nice but came way too late.
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