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What Mountain West Personalities Have Said About The George Floyd Protests
In the wake of George Floyd’s death and protests in his name, administrators and coaches across the Mountain West have responded.
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In the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis on May 25, subsequent protests, and police violence nationwide, a call has gone out to those with platforms and influence to not only speak out, but take action and become part of creating change to systems of disenfranchisement and brutality.
To that end, administrations and coaches across the Mountain West have collected their thoughts and feelings over the last few days. This post will be periodically updated.
Boise State
— Boise State MBB (@BroncoSportsMBB) June 1, 2020
— Boise State WBB (@BroncoSportsWBB) June 1, 2020
Football head coach Bryan Harsin
— Bryan Harsin (@CoachHarsin) May 30, 2020
Men’s basketball graduate assistant coach James Reid
🙇🏼♂️🙏🏼🗣 pic.twitter.com/kzt3rbrAxc
— James Reid (@coachjamesreid) May 30, 2020
Women’s soccer coach Jim Thomas [thread]
I’m a white man of privilege. I know not of the plight black people and minorities have faced across history. Or that which they do today. I do not know what it’s like to be left handed in a right handed world. But, I believe if something is tolerated it has chance to set root,
— Jim Thomas (@coachjimthomas) June 1, 2020
Colorado State
Men’s basketball assistant coach JR Blount
We cannot remain SILENT…this is for George Floyd and all the other unpublicized instances of social injustice in our country. DO BETTER…LOVE ONE ANOTHER ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SIcyMAxxqm
— JR Blount (@CoachBlount25) May 30, 2020
University president Joyce McConnell
CSU condemns Floyd killing, stands with community against hate and violence. My message to campus today: https://t.co/Emn4NmyQOa
— Joyce McConnell (@CSUMcConnell) May 29, 2020
Men’s basketball head coach Niko Medved
As I am watching this tradgey unfold in my hometown and across the nation I realize that sometimes you have NO WORDS … “What you DO speaks so loud that I can’t hear what you SAY! #JusticeForGeorgeFlyod #BeBetter
— Niko Medved (@coachNikoMedved) May 30, 2020
Women’s basketball head coach Ryun Williams
I WANT TO BE BETTER! pic.twitter.com/18GnBPVVJI
— Ryun Williams (@CSU_Williams) June 1, 2020
Fresno State
University president Joseph Castro
"In times like these, it is critical that we collectively redouble our efforts to address the challenges our African American friends and neighbors are facing in our Valley and across the nation."
Read Dr. Castro's full statement: https://t.co/CSVrkUjtY8 pic.twitter.com/9wZjaLnKyT
— Fresno State (@Fresno_State) May 30, 2020
Football head coach Kalen DeBoer
— Kalen DeBoer (@KalenDeBoer) May 30, 2020
Hawaii
Football head coach Todd Graham
Prayers for Unity & Change pic.twitter.com/f3ChRjgax1
— Todd Graham (@RealCoachGraham) June 1, 2020
Nevada
Men’s basketball coach Steve Alford
Steve Alford has released a powerful statement to NSN about George Floyd's death. "I don't know if the words I write today will adequately express my feelings, but silence is not an option. Silence in the face of injustice is what got us here." https://t.co/YXZ1BfVyha
— Chris Murray (@ByChrisMurray) May 31, 2020
Women’s basketball head coach Amanda Levens
I’m not black, but I see & hear you.
I’m not black, but I mourn with you.
I’m not black, but I will fight for you.
I’m not black, but I see injustices that you face. I’m not black, but I share your fear for your children.
I’m not black, but I stand with you. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿— Amanda Levens (@Coach11S) May 31, 2020
Football head coach Jay Norvell
"The images of protest and unrest I see on a nightly basis show me that the devil is alive and well, and right now he is laughing because our differences are dividing our country."
Full statement from Nevada football coach Jay Norvell. https://t.co/JwHvX9ETRF
— Chris Murray (@ByChrisMurray) June 1, 2020
New Mexico
Women’s basketball head coach Mike Bradbury
— Mike Bradbury (@CoachBradbury) May 30, 2020
University president Garnett S. Stokes
Thank you so much for asking. As a community, we must never be silent. We must all do more, through our words and actions, to support our communities of color against violence and injustice. Here are a few events in the coming days where you can make your voice heard. /1 https://t.co/9nK7n63axC
— Garnett S. Stokes (@PresidentStokes) May 31, 2020