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September 2, 2005

NCAA approves Utes, Chippewas mascots

After receiving appeals from both universities, the NCAA has approved the Utes and Chippewas nicknames for the University of Utah and Central Michigan University.

"The NCAA Executive Committee continues to believe the stereotyping of Native Americans is wrong," the organization said in a statement. "In its review of the particular circumstances regarding Central Michigan University and the University of Utah, the NCAA staff review committee noted the relationship between the universities and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan and the Northern Ute Indian Tribe, respectively, as a significant factor."

Utah had issued a seven page appeal to the NCAA which included letters of support from the Northern Ute tribe, Uintah and Ouray Tribal Business Committee, and the Mountain West Conference.

Posted by Kevin Donahue

 

Comments:

  1. Bob said:

    posted on October 24, 2005 10:02 PM — 68.15.192.188 — link — abuse?



    now put the spear back on the helmet and i'll recognize my team again!!!!!!

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