Seminole nickname "OK" - NCAA

[Hansel]

“The NCAA staff review committee has removed Florida State University from the list of colleges and universities subject to restrictions on the use of Native American mascots, names and imagery at NCAA championships.

“The NCAA Executive Committee continues to believe the stereotyping of Native Americans is wrong. However, in its review of the particular circumstances regarding Florida State, the staff review committee noted the unique relationship between the university and the Seminole Tribe of Florida as a significant factor. The NCAA recognizes the many different points of view on this matter, particularly within the Native American community. The decision of a namesake sovereign tribe, regarding when and how its name and imagery can be used, must be respected even when others may not agree.

http://www2.ncaa.org/media_and_events/press_room/2005/august/20050823_franklinstmtappeal.html

[blueballs]

...which is to say that the NCAA's legal staff passed down a memo saying that the NCAA wanted no part of the string of lawsuits forthcoming from FSU and the Seminole Tribe as well as Governor Bush and the State Legislature.

BTW, I am a native american, I just happen to be caucasian.

[Hansel]

imho, that's the way it should be.. if the tribes are for it, let them keep the name, if not the name's got to go