School red-faced over pink jersey flap (Make-A-Wish Foundation got a technical foul in game)

[Omaha Steve]

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http://www.omaha.com/article/20120208/NEWS01/302089741#school-red-faced-over-pink-jersey-flap

By Mike Patterson

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Burke wore light pink uniforms as part of a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in a game Monday against Columbus. The Bulldogs were penalized for the gesture.


The superintendent of the Columbus Public Schools said Wednesday that Columbus High School would work to “mend some fences” after an incident at a girls basketball game Monday night at Omaha Burke.

“It's unfortunate that it's gotten as big as it's gotten,” Troy Loeffelholz said. “Our players and coaches have been kicking around some things we might do to help make the situation better.”

The dispute arose at the basketball game when Burke players wore special light-pink jerseys in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The uniforms technically were in violation of the Nebraska School Activities Association rule that says home teams must wear predominantly white jerseys.

Burke led the fifth-ranked Discoverers by a point at halftime, which is when Columbus coaches discussed the color of the uniforms with the officials. A technical foul then was called on Burke, Columbus made the subsequent two free throws and went on to win the game 62-47.

FULL story at link.

[Justice wanted]

1. You this society we are living in makes no freakin sense to me anymore. This push everyone out of

the way and don't care if someone is dying beside you NOW this bull crap. You do something for charity and you get slammed.

I really don't know what is going to become of this country 5 years from now.

[JHB]

2. Did they use a weaver bird?

Their nests can be technically complex:

[Fumesucker]

3. Seventy five percent white would be "predominantly" ..

And still leave a bit of room for some shocking pink.

But then I'm a born troublemaker.

Da rulez is da rulez.

[IADEMO2004]

4. Columbus Athletic Director got in Burke team heads with technical foul.

He helped win the game but has lost his mojo.

[Omaha Steve]

5. I have to stop posting right after I get up in the A.M.

Title corrected.