Missouri football players go on strike

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I'm surprised he gave in. That's a dangerous precedent to start. That said, I hope this brings reconciliation at Missouri and fair treatment for all. That's what everyone should want.
 

Sparlimb said:
I'm surprised he gave in. That's a dangerous precedent to start. That said, I hope this brings reconciliation at Missouri and fair treatment for all. That's what everyone should want.
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It is not like the president had a choice to resign. He was given the same option that everybody gets before they resign under fire. Leave or be terminated. That said, not everyone wants fair treatment for all. America has a very long history of just the opposite belief. Far too many people have wanted favoritism and privileges for the few.
 

And the people have spoken. It's telling that people from all different perspectives at the University wanted the same thing.....the prez fired.


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Let's be honest here. Mizzou was 4-5.

I certainly hope nobody believes there is a REMOTE chance this happens if they weren't having a dumpster fire of a season? If they were 7-2 or better, it would have been the men's water polo team going on strike, not anyone on the football team. Mizzou is coming off a couple of 11 and 12 win seasons and their program has a history of off-field issues; I'm sure a lot of the players right now are unhappy about a LOT of things, not just the Prez.
 

As a Mizzou alum, I can tell you that racism has always been an issue at the school unfortunately. Wasn't aware it was going on in the Administration offices however.
 

Sparlimb said:
I'm surprised he gave in. That's a dangerous precedent to start. That said, I hope this brings reconciliation at Missouri and fair treatment for all. That's what everyone should want.
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What they actually want:
I. We demand that the University of Missouri System President, Tim Wolfe, writes a handwritten apology to the Concerned Student 1-*9-*5-0 demonstrators and holds a press conference in the Mizzou Student Center reading the letter. In the letter and at the press conference, Tim Wolfe must acknowledge his white male privilege, recognize that systems of oppression exist, and provide a verbal commitment to fulfilling Concerned Student 1-9-5-*0 demands. We want Tim Wolfe to admit to his gross negligence, allowing his driver to hit one of the demonstrators, consenting to the physical violence of bystanders, and lastly refusing to intervene when Columbia Police Department used excessive force with demonstrators.

II. We demand the immediate removal of Tim Wolfe as UM system president. After his removal a new amendment to UM system policies must be established to have all future UM system president and Chancellor positions be selected by a collective of students, staff, and faculty of diverse backgrounds.

III. We demand that the University of Missouri meets the Legion of Black Collegians' demands that were presented in 1969 for the betterment of the black community.

IV. We demand that the University of Missouri creates and enforces comprehensive racial awareness and inclusion curriculum throughout all campus departments and units, mandatory for all students, faculty, staff, and administration. This curriculum must be vetted, maintained, and overseen by a board comprised of students, staff, and faculty of color.

V. We demand that by the academic year 2017-2018, the University of Missouri increases the percentage of black faculty and staff campus-wide to 10%.

VI. We demand that the University of Missouri composes a strategic 10 year plan by May 1, 2016 that will increase retention rates for marginalized students, sustain diversity curriculum and training, and promote a more safe and inclusive campus.

VII. We demand that the University of Missouri increases funding and resources for the University of Missouri Counseling Center for the purpose of hiring additional mental health professionals -- particularly those of color, boosting mental health outreach and programming across campus, increasing campus-*wide awareness and visibility of the counseling center, and reducing lengthy wait times for prospective clients.

VIII. We demand that the University of Missouri increases funding, resources, and personnel for the social justices centers on campus for the purpose of hiring additional professionals, particularly those of color, boosting outreach and programming across campus, and increasing campus-*wide awareness and visibility.
 

Sportsfan24 said:
And the people have spoken. It's telling that people from all different perspectives at the University wanted the same thing.....the prez fired.


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Link?
 



Section2 said:
Link?
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From the NYT which obviously can't be trusted by nut jobs, but still are a pretty good source.

The president, Timothy M. Wolfe, had grown increasingly isolated, with opposition to his leadership reaching a crescendo in the last few days: The faculty council issued a statement of concern about him; football players said they would refuse to play until he left, potentially costing the university millions of dollars; the university’s student government on Monday demanded his ouster; and much of the faculty canceled classes for two days, in favor of a teach-in focused on race relations.



Must be a slow day on the Off-Topic Forum but maybe you should go back there.
 

Mulligan said:
From the NYT which obviously can't be trusted by nut jobs, but still are a pretty good source.

The president, Timothy M. Wolfe, had grown increasingly isolated, with opposition to his leadership reaching a crescendo in the last few days: The faculty council issued a statement of concern about him; football players said they would refuse to play until he left, potentially costing the university millions of dollars; the university’s student government on Monday demanded his ouster; and much of the faculty canceled classes for two days, in favor of a teach-in focused on race relations.



Must be a slow day on the Off-Topic Forum but maybe you should go back there.
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I'm guessing all of those groups had the same perspective. No matter, that link does satisfy me. Thanks for the post.
 

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