LOGAN, Utah-Per a Monday report, Utah State football has suspended a student-athlete for “inappropriate racial comments,” he allegedly made, the program announced Sunday evening.
The university did not identify the player in question.
The Utah State athletics department has made an official statement on the matter via their Twitter account:
— Utah State Athletics (@USUAthletics) July 6, 2020
In a statement made by the athletic department at the Logan-based university June 3, officials said they strive for a locker room “diverse in background, race and beliefs” for values they extol such as “equal opportunity, togetherness and respect.”
The university has also conducted several video interviews during the COVID-19 era, such as one featuring junior cornerback Andre Grayson which touched upon systemic issues swirling about racial equality.
