This is a bit remarkable and surprising that these college athletes have put their scholarships at risk. Most athletes are decidedly apathetic when it comes to societal issues or really any off-the-field campus issues. I think their parents might have a real crisis of conscience supporting their sons at U of Missouri if they fear that their child's scholarship will be revoked. We're talking about big money if the boycott forces the university to forfeit the game; one MILLION dollars, reports indicate. For a the loss of a million dollars, I can certainly envision that the administration might punish the players. The faculty has threatened to walk out of classes today and tomorrow, but those guys and gals have tenure. Even the non-tenured faculty may have contractual guarantees that protect them from summarily being fired. Whether you agree with their stand or not, the players have the courage of their convictions.
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