WASHINGTON -- Washington Redskins president Bruce Allen said in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Saturday that the pro football teams
nickname is "respectful" toward Native Americans.
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Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell to change the Washington clubs name,
saying it is a racist slur and it is time to replace it. The franchise responded
by releasing Allens letter. "Our use of Redskins as the name of our football
team for more than 80 years has always been respectful of and shown reverence
toward the proud legacy and traditions of Native Americans," he wrote. The
letter references research that "the term Redskins originated as a Native
American expression of solidarity." It notes that the teams logo was designed by
Native American leaders and cites surveys that Native Americans and Americans as
a whole support the name. Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has refused to change the
name, citing tradition, but there has been growing pressure including statements
in recent months from President Barack Obama, lawmakers of both parties and
civil rights groups. Last month, Reid took to the Senate floor to say Snyder
should "do what is morally right" and change the name. In a letter Thursday, 49
senators mentioned the National Basketball Associations quick action recently to
ban Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life after he was heard on an
audio recording making offensive comments about blacks. They said Goodell should
formally push to rename the Redskins. "We urge you and the National Football
League to send the same clear message as the NBA did: that racism and bigotry
have no place in professional sports," read the letter, which did not use the
word "Redskins." Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida wrote his own letter saying he
doesnt believe that retaining the Redskin name "is appropriate in this day and
age." In a written response Thursday, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said "the
intent of the teams name has always been to present a strong, positive and
respectful image." Reid and Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington state led the
letter-writing effort. All senators on the letter are Democrats. Cantwell
spokesman Jared Leopold said Republicans were not asked to participate. The
senators noted that tribal organizations representing more than two million
Native Americans across the U.S. have said they want the Redskins name dropped.
Despite federal laws protecting their identity, "Every Sunday during football
season, the Washington, D.C., football team mocks their culture," they wrote.
"The NFL can no longer ignore this and perpetuate the use of this name as
anything but what it is: a racial slur."
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http://www.cheaplionsjerseyselite.com/ . -- Jerel Worthy and his Michigan State teammates charged across the field,
holding four fingers in the air while celebrating another sweet victory over
their biggest rival.The Montreal Alouettes have parted ways with Arland Bruce
III. The veteran wide receiver, who has played 12 seasons in the CFL, spent last
year with the Als after stints with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto
Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and B.C. Lions. In his only season with Montreal,
Bruce caught 64 passes for 851 yard and five touchdowns. The 36-year-old Bruce
made headlines earlier this month when he went to his Instagram account to make
anti-gay remarks in regards to Missouri defensive end Michael Sams announcement
that he is gay. The team fined Bruce for his comments. "Our organization
supports all types of diversity," said Alouettes general manager Jim Popp at the
time. "Every individual is unique and free to make his or her own choices. We
evaluate players, coaches and support staff based on their skill set and not by
gender, colour, religion or sexual orientattion.
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Tony Hills Jersey. The Montreal Alouettes have a simple criteria to
determine who can be a member of our organization. We seek individuals who will
make a positive contribution to our team goals and to the Montreal community."
Though the comments certainly didnt endear Bruce to Als management, they werent
cited as a reason for his release. Bruces high salary considerations and the
fact that Montreal and new head coach Tom Higgins would like to start two
Canadians at wide receiver this year were the two main factors in his release.
"The Alouettes would like to thank Arland for his hard work and contributions
last season," Popp said in a statement on Wednesday evening. "Through the
challenges we faced, he played multiple roles on game day and came to work every
day with the determination to win. We wish Arland the best in his future
endeavours."
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