Southern Miss releases apology for student chant

[DrPhil]

Southern Miss releases apology for student chant

Originally Posted by Article

Southern Miss president Martha Saunders has already apologized for Golden Eagle students chanting “Where’s your Green Card?!” at Kansas State’s Angel Rodriguez on Thursday during K-State’s 70-64 win.

The only problem? She misspelled his name.

The formal statement read:

We deeply regret the remarks made by a few students at today’s game. The words of these individuals do not represent the sentiments of our pep band, athletic department or university. We apologize to Mr. Rodriquez and will take quick and appropriate disciplinary action against the students involved in this isolated incident.

http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports...ology/10321759

[DrPhil]

There are so many dumb comments in the comments section.

[AlphaFrog]

For what it's worth, I commonly see people use q in place of g (couldn't say whether it was intentional in those cases) and I don't think a typo takes away from the sincerity.

As for the comments, keyboard courage and stupidity FTW!

[SWTXBelle]

"Nobody knows in America
Puerto Rico's in America."
- West Side Story

[MaryPoppins]

Mississippi's #1 most valuable export has always been brains. For reference, check the list of notable Mississippians on Wikipedia. Maybe one day it will change.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

For what it's worth, I commonly see people use q in place of g (couldn't say whether it was intentional in those cases) and I don't think a typo takes away from the sincerity.

No, the insincerity takes away from the sincerity.

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

There are so many dumb comments in the comments section.

I tried to read the comments, but I was afraid I might get dumber as a result.

[DZsis&mom]

IMO ~~ This is just a case of some media guy making a big deal out of nothing.(Spelling of Name)

I personally know people named Rodrigues & Rodriques. I can tell you all of them are not offended by others interchanging the Q & G. I almost always spell it with a G because the first families I knew spelt it that way. It comes down to how their families adapted the name generations ago (I asked). They know there are two spellings. Not a BIG Deal.

Not every mole hill needs to be made into a Mountain.

The only issue was the inappropriate behavior of the students - which the President swiftly addressed.

[DrPhil]

http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/16/sport/...ism/?hpt=hp_t3

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/03/15...rd-during.html

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by DZsis&mom

IMO ~~ This is just a case of some media guy making a big deal out of nothing.(Spelling of Name)

I personally know people named Rodrigues & Rodriques. I can tell you all of them are not offended by others interchanging the Q & G. I almost always spell it with a G because the first families I knew spelt it that way. It comes down to how their families adapted the name generations ago (I asked). They know there are two spellings. Not a BIG Deal.

Not every mole hill needs to be made into a Mountain.

The only issue was the inappropriate behavior of the students - which the President swiftly addressed.

President of USM is a Chi Omega.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

President of USM is a Chi Omega.

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

President of USM is a Chi Omega.

Who can't fact check before making a public statement.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I had to re-read the article to see if there was any mention of Greeks at all.

Nope.

I know you're proud of your GLO, but shit...

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

I had to re-read the article to see if there was any mention of Greeks at all.

Nope.

I know you're proud of your GLO, but shit...

While it may not be specifically relevant to the article, this is Greek Chat. GLO affiliations are noted often in comments and replies.