College Mascots

"NCAA upholds Fighting Sioux as abusive nickname" (North Dakota) - As seen in todays USA Today Apparently appeals we're granted to Florida State, Utah & Central Michigan. PETA has now asked that the Unirsity of South Carolina "Game Cocks" change their name as it promotes animal cruelty. Notre Dame Fighting Irish however got a pass....... What's next.........PC taken to far here?
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  • I do think we react a great deal too much in this great country of ours. All we do is react, react , react.... Aside from that, I know that Utah and Florida were given passes on their mascots names due to their relationships and support from the indian tribes they represent. My understanding is that North Dakota doesn't have that same level of support as the other school. I'm sure the PC people still feel that Utah, Florida, etc are out of line. Since someone brought up the South Carolina "Game Cocks", what about the Oregon State "Beavers". Not only does this mascot strike terror in their opponents minds, but I'm sure their opponents use the term "beaver" not related to a dam making rodent. Why isn't "NOW" or other female organizations protesting this school.... I'm sure we can come up with many more...
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  • I do think we react a great deal too much in this great country of ours. All we do is react, react , react.... Aside from that, I know that Utah and Florida were given passes on their mascots names due to their relationships and support from the indian tribes they represent. My understanding is that North Dakota doesn't have that same level of support as the other school. I'm sure the PC people still feel that Utah, Florida, etc are out of line. Since someone brought up the South Carolina "Game Cocks", what about the Oregon State "Beavers". Not only does this mascot strike terror in their opponents minds, but I'm sure their opponents use the term "beaver" not related to a dam making rodent. Why isn't "NOW" or other female organizations protesting this school.... I'm sure we can come up with many more...
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