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Stephen A is a closet racist. Sometimes he opens the door.duck023 wrote:It did! I blame Stephen A and the rest of the media for pushing an anti BYU/Mormon agenda for 2 weeks. It actually could have been a lot worse. I'm glad none of the Oregon players said anything like that or tried to push the hoax as a way to motivate themselves.
I always make a point to thank visitors for coming and offer recommend restaurants to visit.DuckMastaFunk wrote:I guess there was more than just “F the Mormons”. My in-laws were next to the student section and they felt like it was over the top. They didn’t give details, but said they felt bad for the BYU fans.
I was there with a buddy who was a BYU alum and he got heckled going in to the game, (fairly standard stuff) but on the way out some dude thanked him for coming to visit Oregon. It was pretty cool. I wish we (as fans) did more of that.
I wouldn't say he's racist, but damn he is absolutely sexist. That's one of the reasons I switched to Undisputed for my sports junk food kick.Stephen A is a closet racist. Sometimes he opens the door.
Yes, this.Say sorry (check). Move on.
This^^^^StevensTechU wrote:Was it inappropriate? Yes. Is "F the mormons" the most despicable thing I've ever heard? No. Are college aged kids stupid? Yes (as is much of society, to be honest). Could I imagine students from my generation (00s) or earlier chanting equally bad or worse things at a game? Absolutely.
Say sorry (check). Move on.
https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/ ... 502025007/North Salem High School junior quarterback TC Manumaleuna was at Autzen Stadium as a recruit when the incident happened.
“To be honest, I felt like the people saying ‘F the Mormons’ were dumb, but I didn’t associate it with the Oregon Ducks or the school,” said Manumaleuna, who is Polynesian and a member of the Church of Geez Christ of Latter-Day Saints. “I’ve always been an Oregon fan, but it’s the first time I’ve seen something like this.”
Even though he didn’t associate the chant with the Oregon program, Manumaleuna left the game at halftime.
“Definitely felt uncomfortable because I was with my parents and sisters,” he said. “You kind of don’t know what to say or how you feel about it at that time. We left at halftime. My dad said, ‘Let’s get out of here.’”
Manumaleuna received a scholarship offer from Oregon before he was in high school. He also has offers from Florida State, Miami and Louisville, and has not yet made a decision.
“I would never cross the Ducks off my list. I play football today because I was raised going to Duck games, but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t have some kind of impact on me,” Manumaleuna said. “(Oregon defensive coordinator and linebackers coach) Tosh (Lupoi) reached out to my dad yesterday after the game and I was able to talk with (Oregon director of recruiting and LDS member) JR Moala for a little bit, too. Those guys are like family, especially JR.
“Oregon has a great coaching staff and I appreciate them reaching out to check on us. That meant a lot.”
I think that's why DL addressed it first thing in his presser last night.greenyellow wrote:Seems the chant did have an impact on 2024 QB TC Manumaleuna and his family as they left the game early once they heard the chants. Oregon coaches have had to do a bit of damage control so it might be time fans think twice before starting certain chants.
https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/ ... 502025007/North Salem High School junior quarterback TC Manumaleuna was at Autzen Stadium as a recruit when the incident happened.
“To be honest, I felt like the people saying ‘F the Mormons’ were dumb, but I didn’t associate it with the Oregon Ducks or the school,” said Manumaleuna, who is Polynesian and a member of the Church of Geez Christ of Latter-Day Saints. “I’ve always been an Oregon fan, but it’s the first time I’ve seen something like this.”
Even though he didn’t associate the chant with the Oregon program, Manumaleuna left the game at halftime.
“Definitely felt uncomfortable because I was with my parents and sisters,” he said. “You kind of don’t know what to say or how you feel about it at that time. We left at halftime. My dad said, ‘Let’s get out of here.’”
Manumaleuna received a scholarship offer from Oregon before he was in high school. He also has offers from Florida State, Miami and Louisville, and has not yet made a decision.
“I would never cross the Ducks off my list. I play football today because I was raised going to Duck games, but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t have some kind of impact on me,” Manumaleuna said. “(Oregon defensive coordinator and linebackers coach) Tosh (Lupoi) reached out to my dad yesterday after the game and I was able to talk with (Oregon director of recruiting and LDS member) JR Moala for a little bit, too. Those guys are like family, especially JR.
“Oregon has a great coaching staff and I appreciate them reaching out to check on us. That meant a lot.”
I agree the recourse is less. The Mormons are the butt of a lot of jokes, but they aren't really victims of systemic racism/hate/inequities in the same way as other demographics, so it's honestly difficult for me (and others) to care too much about some students engaging in a dumb chant. Nobody likes being the butt of a chant/joke/insult/etc. -- and it's really unfortunate that UO students made Mormon visitors, players, and recruits feel anything but welcome -- but there are levels to this and I think everyone understands that.The recourse to saying a derogatory term to a mormon is much less than it will ever be for other protected classes, however much you might disagree with it....