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Gators' Thompson facing simple battery charges
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Maryland's student government joins push to have stadium's name changed
If student groups have their way, Maryland’s Byrd Stadium could be getting a new name.
A proposal to have the stadium’s name changed was backed by the student government Wednesday night amid protests that the stadium’s namesake held beliefs contrary to the school’s core principles.
H.C. “Curley” Byrd was a former university president from 1936 to 1954, and helped raise funds to get the stadium built in 1950. He also was a well-known racist, who prevented African-Americans from playing sports at Maryland until 1951 and fought for the separation of black and white students.
Because of that, a coalition of student groups, which included the NAACP, the Black Student Union, and other multicultural and Greek organizations, have pushed and even protested in an effort to get the name changed.
The Washington Post printed part of the resolution from the student government from Wednesday’s meeting:
“WHEREAS, Harry Clifton “Curley” Byrd (Byrd) , University President 1936-1954, used university funds to build what is now Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium; and,
WHEREAS, during Byrd’s Tenure he barred blacks from participating in sports and enrolling into the University until 1951 …
“THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED, that the SGA stand in solidarity with the student body in support of changing the name of Byrd Stadium; and,
BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, the University work with students, alumni, faculty/staff, athletics, and Capital One to find a suitable name for the football stadium.”
While student groups may be in agreement that the stadium’s name needs to be changed, the decision ultimately lies with he University System of Maryland Board of Regents.
Mike Lurie, a spokesman for the Board of Regents, told the Washington Post in an email that the regents aren’t yet considering a name change.
“Currently, the Byrd Stadium renaming question is one that, at this time, is being discussed on the UM College Park campus,” Lurie said. “Proposals to name or rename facilities are to be submitted by the institutional president to the chancellor and the board.”
For more Maryland news, visit TerrapinSportsReport.com.
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Florida WR Chris Thompson charged with simple battery
The charge against Thompson, a junior, stems from an incident that occurred with his former girlfriend on April 1, according to the Gainesville Sun.
According to Gainesville Police, Thompson got into an argument with his ex-girlfriend “over a text Thompson received from another female.”
From the Sun:
While attempting to physically retrieve his phone from the alleged victim, Thompson scratched and bruised her arms and scratched her neck, leaving lacerations, according to the complaint. Thompson was not taken into custody. According to the GPD complaint, Thompson and the alleged victim had been in an “intimate dating relationship” that ended about four months ago.
Thompson has only four catches for 30 yards in the past two seasons, but has been competing for a starting role during spring practice under new Gators head coach Jim McElwain.
The 6-foot, 171-pound Thompson has missed “a couple of practices” since the incident occurred, per OnlyGators.com. Thompson is the first Florida player to face legal trouble since McElwain was hired in December.
The Gators are scheduled to play their spring game on Saturday.
For more Florida news, visit InsideTheGators.com.
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NCCU player charged in car accident that killed a student manager
Jacobs, 19, was driving his 2000 Honda Accord on N.C. 55 last Tuesday night when he crossed the centerline and crashed into a 2008 Chevy Cobalt that was driving in the opposite direction.
The Cobalt slammed into the passenger side of the Accord killing Chekeria Renae Reid, 22, a senior who was a team manager for the football and women’s basketball teams.
Police have been investigating the accident for the past week and believe speed was the cause for the crash. Reid was pronounced dead at the scene and Jacobs was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Jacobs, a sophomore, didn't record any statistics for the Eagles in 2014.
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Rice football signs 7-year-old boy with leukemia (Video)
Though national signing day was more than two months ago, Rice made an exception on Wednesday.
The Owls and head coach David Bailiff announced that they signed seven-year-old Fre’derick “Ziggy” Stoval-Redd to be an honorary member of the team. According to the Houston Chronicle, Ziggy was twice diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia – a cancer of the blood and bone marrow – but is currently in remission.
“Thank you for allowing me to be part of the team,” Ziggy said while donning his new white Rice hat.
Bailiff, who is entering his ninth season with the program, said that “Ziggy will always be part of the Rice University football family.”
“He has 100 brothers and 10 granddads that are always going to be here for him. We will be with him every step of the way,” Bailiff said.
Ziggy is originally from Mississippi, but moved to Texas to be closer to doctors. Bailiff said Ziggy “was a five-star recruit in Mississippi.”
Great job, Rice.
For more Rice news, visit OwlsInsider.com.
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From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy » College Candy - College Girl/Our New Hero Designed Ice Cream Flavors For Women With PMS Texas Tech is adorning a Sprint Cup car this weekend
In 2014, Jeff Gordon drove a Texas A&M-themed car at Texas Motor Speedway. Now it's Texas Tech's turn to get in on the NASCAR action.
Texas Tech will be adorning the No. 32 car this weekend at Texas.
Here it is! The #TexasTech @NASCAR that will race in the #DuckCommander500 at @TXMotorSpeedway! #IAmARedRaider http://ift.tt/1NetfKG
— Texas Tech (@TexasTech) April 8, 2015 Yes, the race is sponsored by the former sponsor of the Independence Bowl.
Gordon had a matching helmet to go with his car, which was paid for by the CEO of Axalta, a sponsor of Gordon's. The CEO is a Texas A&M graduate.
Vic Keller donated the sponsorship through his company, ZAK Products. Keller is a graduate of Texas Tech.
If we're having a head-to-head contest between the schools in terms of exposure, A&M wins easily. Gordon is one of the most recognizable drivers in the sport and finished second to Joey Logano in last year's April race at Texas. The No. 32 is a backmarker in the Sprint Cup Series and will be driven by Mike Bliss this weekend. The chances of the team finishing second, or anywhere in the top five for that matter, aren't much better than yours or mine.
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Jim Harbaugh stuck by 'American Sniper' during Michigan controversy
According to Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, his team would have been watching American Sniper no matter what Michigan's student life department had done this week.
Michigan Football will watch "American Sniper"! Proud of Chris Kyle & Proud to be an American & if that offends anybody then so be it!
— Coach Harbaugh (@CoachJim4UM) April 9, 2015 Under normal circumstances, the screening of an Oscar-nominated film to a football team is not noteworthy. However, it's been an eventful 48 hours in Michigan.
The university planned to show the movie on Friday to students who wished to attend. By now, you likely know the movie chronicles U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, who was murdered at a shooting range in 2013.
Michigan is still planning to show the film on Friday, but not after it was canceled and rescheduled.
Tuesday, the movie was scrapped after a petition was created. From the Detroit Free-Press:
Lamees Mekkaoui led the drive to get "American Sniper" tossed. She questioned why the school would play a movie that makes her uncomfortable and promotes what she and others have said are anti-Arab and anti-Muslim sentiments.
The drive, which included a letter signed by a couple of hundred fellow students, led the university's Center for Campus Involvement to pull the film from its lineup of UMix events.
But backlash to the backlash began after the decision was made to cancel the showing of the movie, and Harbaugh sent his tweet in the time period when the movie was canceled. Michigan's vice president of student life E. Royster Harper issued a statement late Wednesday night and less than 90 minutes after Harbaugh's tweet that said the movie was back on.
"It was a mistake to cancel the showing of the movie 'American Sniper' on campus as part of a social event for students.
"The initial decision to cancel the movie was not consistent with the high value the University of Michigan places on freedom of expression and our respect for the right of students to make their own choices in such matters.
"The movie will be shown at the originally scheduled time and location. We recognize, however, that some students are uncomfortable with the content of the movie, and appreciate that concern.
"Therefore, the university also will show an alternative movie, "Paddington," in another location on campus at that same time and date to provide our students with additional options that evening."
Harbaugh can simply have his team attend the showing if he so chooses, though it's important to reiterate that Michigan student life's showing is not mandatory for students. Rather it's simply an available entertainment option for a Friday night.
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