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So, I finally watched the video yesterday. And sure, it was vapid and overblown, but I can see an aspirational quality to it that would appeal to a lot of young women.
Using a football player in it...well, yes, I agree - black people are not props.
But Alpha Phi is just continuing a tradition that has been perpetuated by the Athletic Department for ages.
Sure, the football players are getting a "free education" - but how many of them are using that to the best advantage? I had student athletes in several Freshman classes. They finished their finals in 30 minutes (ones that took me the whole exam period) and managed to play the next semester. Riddle me that.
SEC schools have been using and abusing their athletes like property for years. I'm not saying what Alpha Phi did was cool, or right, or smart - but it's not without precedent.
My two cents.
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