Southern Miss Apologizes for Band's Chants

[joeybee12]

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Southern Mississippi's first NCAA tournament appearance in 21 years ended with a loss to Kansas State and an apology from the school's president about chants by members of the school's pep band.

Several members chanted "where's your green card" at Kansas State guard Angel Rodriguez while he was at the free-throw line during the first half. Rodriguez, who is from Puerto Rico, had 13 points and four assists in Kansas State's 70-64 victory.

University president Martha Saunders says in a statement that the school "deeply regrets" the remarks and apologized to Rodriguez.

Saunders says the remarks "do not represent the sentiments of our pep band, athletic department or university" and the school will take "quick and appropriate disciplinary action."


http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/46753593/ns/sports-college_basketball/

Nice...hey idiots, Puerto Rico citizens are US citizens, no green card required you ignorant sacks of shit.

[RagAss]

1. What the Fuck ?

"do not represent the sentiments of our pep band"

?????????

THEY WERE FUCKING CHANTING IT !!!!!!!!!

[KamaAina]

2. Also, college students from other countries have student visas

not green cards, which are work permits.

[Goblinmonger]

5. He's from Puerto Rico. He's from our country. n/t

[KamaAina]

7. Yes, but even if he *were foreign*, he *still* would not have a green card

showing that these college students* are complete s.

[MaineDem]

3. There should be NCAA sanctions

There have to be consequences for the school.

[bigwillq]

4. For pep band members, cheerleaders, team managers

Yes, I think there should be consequences for anyone directly related to the team.

[marmar]

6. Good f**king grief.......

I bet they left knuckle tracks on the arena floor as they exited.