Branded

Things are not looking good for the cheef (or the dinosaurs on the UI BOT). That's old news, I know. But here's little more proof from the AP, courtesy USA Today:

OMAHA (AP) -- Myles Brand says the NCAA will hold firm on its ban of American Indian mascots and images in postseason competition despite resistance from institutions deemed to be offenders.

The NCAA president, who spoke at a Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday, said part of the NCAA's mission is to protect values.

"One of the values we hold dear is respect for everyone," Brand said in an interview. "Some of the mascots, names, costumes and other acting out about Native Americans is very hostile and uncomfortable — mostly for Native Americans but others as well."

Does not look good for UI's sad, pathetic second appeal of the decision declaring the cheef 'hostile and abusive,' methinks.

Brand went further, effectively silencing the 'but what about...' crowd.

Asked why "Fighting Irish" is acceptable at Notre Dame, Brand said, "We've never had any Irish people come to us and say we find that offensive. The American Psychological Association said it's harmful to Native Americans to have these images. The U.S. Civil Rights Commission has said the same thing. We have cases where real people are being offended, not make-believe leprechauns."

I might add that those delusional people who cannot tell the difference between a race of people and a nationality are one of the problems in this ongoing war.

I'd have to say that statements like that are not a good omen for the cheef's future and for UI's last-second second appeal.

Gee, that's too bad.

And so it goes.