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It’s college football season once again, and that means it’s also “Eyes of Texas” controversy time, too. The Texas NAACP and several anonymous Texas Longhorns students have filed a complaint through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, claiming the song creates a “hostile environment” for Black students and administrators at the university.
That’s according to the Texas Tribune’s latest report, which you can read here.
From the Tribune: “The complaint, filed Friday morning, alleges that Black students have been denied full benefits of Longhorn student life because the song is an official part of the university, ‘despite its racially offensive origin, context and meaning.’ The song premiered at a minstrel show in the early 1900s where students likely wore blackface. Despite pushback, university officials have said they are going to keep the song as their alma mater, concluding in a report issued earlier this year that the song ‘had no racist intent.’”
WHAT THE WISE MEN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: Bohls: Sarkisian bringing NFL approach, creative play-calling to Texas
Austin American-Statesman: Former Texas golf stars Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth among captain’s picks for Ryder Cup
Austin American-Statesman: Beard’s first schedule pays tribute to Texas’ hoops past
Austin American-Statesman: Conner steps in as UT offensive line has mixed results in 2021 debut
Austin American-Statesman: Breakfast with Bevo: Texas and Arkansas? Seems like old SWC times
Dallas Morning News: 5 things Texas fans need to know about Arkansas: Defensive core leads charge for the Razorbacks
Dallas Morning News: Luke Brockermeyer is taking advantage of Texas’ departures at LB, has made presence felt
247Sports: Sustaining Texas’ third-down success, UT’s offensive line play and more
Inside Texas: Texas knows a hostile environment awaits in Fayetteville
ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
Texas jumps to No. 15 in AP Top 25 following 20-point win over Louisiana
Texas releases Arkansas depth chart
Texas is a 6.5-point favorite against Arkansas
Texas basketball releases non-conference schedule
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
247Sports: Four-star 2023 CB Malik Muhammad sorting through options
247Sports: Mike at Night: Recruiting Louisiana is a worthwhile venture for Longhorns
247Sports: Five prospects Texas should evaluate this fall
247Sports: Four-Star OL Earnest Greene talks Clemson-Georgia game and upcoming official visits
Inside Texas: Despite Texas’ large 2022 recruiting class, key needs remain
Inside Texas: Texas Longhorns recruiting and the 5-stars in 2022
BIG 12 BREAKDOWN
Our Daily Bears: Baylor’s offensive debut was a tremendous success
Viva the Matadors: Matador Mailbag: What is Texas Tech’s ceiling?
Viva the Matadors: Grading the Red Raiders offense after season-opening win at NRG Stadium
Viva the Matadors: Tale of two halves for Tech defense Saturday Night
Frogs O’ War: TCU vs. Cal: 5 things to know
Frogs O’ War: Three up, three (two) down: Duggan Dimes are back baby
The Smoking Musket: The Sober Mid-Week Stats Review: Taking a look at the numbers behind West Virginia’s loss to Maryland
The Smoking Musket: Winston Wright sets WVU record with kick returns
Wide Right & Natty Lite: WRNL Interrogates: Black heart gold pants
Bring On The Cats: Impressive opening win for Wildcats
Rock Chalk Talk: K-Uniform Report: 2021 football
WHAT WE’RE READING
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SB Nation: 5 reasons the Steelers need to give T.J. Watt an extension
NEWS ACROSS THE FORTY ACRES AND BEYOND
- The Big 12 Conference might make it official with the UCF Golden Knights, the Houston Cougars, the BYU Cougars and the Cincinnati Bearcats within the next 48 hours.
College Football sources are telling me that the proposed move by the #Big12 to bring BYU, Houston, Central Florida and Cincinnati into the league is basically a “done deal.” Formal invitations are expected to go out within the next 7-10 days. #KHOU11
— Matt Musil (@KHOUSportsMatt) September 3, 2021
- Reason no. 1 why Texas should recruit the hell out of Louisiana in the near future.
Coach O letting UCLA fans have it
— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 4, 2021
"Bring your ass on, in your sissy blue shirt!"
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