Posted on 06/03/2006 1:55:32 PM PDT by beezdotcom
The College of William and Mary can use the nickname “Tribe” for its athletic teams, but it must eliminate the two feathers in the W&M logo, the National Collegiate Athletic Association ruled Tuesday.
The NCAA has been cracking down on Native American nicknames, mascots and images that some find offensive.
The NCAA said, “the committee believes that coupling the term “Tribe” with imagery that has traditionally been linked to Native Americans, for example eagle feathers and arrowheads, transforms that use from one associated with “togetherness,” “shared idealism,” and “commitment” to a stereotypical reference to Native Americans.”
If the Williamsburg college doesn’t comply, it chould be banned from post-season play.
William and Mary officials say they’ll appeal the ruling.
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Obviously the NCAA, in overlooking this ancient Jewish use of feathers as a symbol is actually engaged in the suppression of Jewish lore, religion and knowledge.
Well, there you have it ~ bunch of Nazis behind this one.
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