Arizona University apologizes after a “f- Mormons” song burst after a men’s basketball game against Brigham Young University.
Along CnnA part of Arizona’s Fans Base seemed to be a song by saying “F-Mormons” after Wildcats Men’s Basketball team lost 96-95 in front of BYU Cougars on Saturday, February 22, according to Shared videos on social media.
“After this night’s men’s basketball game, we were struck by an unacceptable song,” was the athletic director of Arizona Desire Reed-Francois said in a shared statement through X On Sunday, February 23.
“On behalf of the Athletics Department of Arizona University, we apologize for BYU, its students-sportsmen, coaches and fans,” the statement continued. “Singing does not reflect who we are and we should not have passed.”
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Byu said the behavior of Arizona fans definitely “crosses a line” in a statement provided to Use weekly.
“We can all agree that there is a certain behavior of fanatics at athletic events that cross a line. We hope that more people could see that someone’s religion crosses this line, “read the declaration by BYU. “In recent years, there have been some very advertising songs in our road games, but we really listen to these types of things often, with a variety of teams, in various places.”
The statement continued: “We understand that we have to hear some bad words is a small consideration when they are seen in the wide landscape of issues in our country or even in university athletics right now. However, we also believe that words really care and believe that as a society we should examine anywhere where we can eliminate prejudices and hatred. “
Byu also said that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Saints of recent days are not only in the state of Utah, but in communities throughout the country. “There are members of their community, fan of their school and even coaches and athletes of their teams who are members of the same faith. Cultural division, athletics can be a mechanism to bring people together in a positive way, “the statement continued. that we are We strive to share. ”
Along SphByu was able to get the victory over Arizona after officials shouted a free kick to Wildcat Trey Townsend (which was found with boos of the crowd), allowing byu’s Richie Saunders To sink two free throws and get the score at 95-95, winning the victory.
“It’s a bad call. I mean, like anything. What will I say? “Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd He told journalists after the game. “Hate to decide a game. I mean, (Townsend), I feel horrible for him. Guy did not play in the second half. I squeezed the rotation. Played a good defense. (Saunders) is pivot, pivot, pivot. He throws his shoulder. Throws a shot and falls. It is a free kick with two seconds. “”
He added: “Listen, is the Big 12. That’s what they tell me. And the type I called it is one of the best refs. So we have to live with it. But step back. They scored 93 points to this Home track. This is the problem. “
