SportsBeat KC: On Mike Gundy, Eyes of Texas and the empowerment of college athletes
The voices of college athletes are being heard.
This week, one of the nation’s top running backs, Oklahoma State’s Chuba Hubbard, expressed anger at Cowboys coach Mike Gundy for wearing a T-shirt touting a news outlet that’s labeled the Black Lives Matter movement as a farce. And some Black football players at Texas have called on the school to drop its “Eyes of Texas” song because of historically racist undertones.
In this episode of The Star’s daily SportsBeat KC podcast, sports columnist Vahe Gregorian and host Blair Kerkhoff discuss what’s happening on campuses across the country and how athletes feel empowered to speak up against traditions, symbols and even coaches who seemingly don’t respect their views.
Also, Vahe tells us where he spent his Tuesday morning and we discuss the College Football Hall of Fame ballot unveiled Tuesday. Among those appearing on the ballot for the first time are former Kansas State and Olathe North star Darren Sproles and Missouri coach Gary Pinkel.
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This story was originally published June 16, 2020 at 3:35 PM.