[drothamel]

The best opinion I have heard on this whole matter came from a representative of the Seminole Tribe (who, by the way, is backing FSU's suit against the NCAA). His comment was something along the lines of, "it's just another case of the white man telling the American Indians what is good for them."

Perhaps the NCAA should worry more about graduation rates and illegal recruiting as opposed to mascots. I'm not really sure how they think they are helping advance collegiate athletics with this rule. If the mascots are offensive, then it should be up to the schools to get something done about it. FSU is a good example-- the Seminole tribe actually supports the school and maintains a very good relationship, from all accounts.

Doesn't the NCAA have something better to do, like say, figure out how to make more profit on bowl games, merchandise, and March Madness without owing the athletes anything?