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Originally posted by walter
In the sitch that Rut describes (i.e. only the two players and I have heard it, if I can, I will attempt to address the players individually and tell them that the next time costs them in a big way (yes I've threatened ejection). If, however, it is said in taunting form or threatening form and we all know the difference, that is flagrant right away. Double standard, maybe. However, I believe you have to look at each situation as it occurs. A bump is not always a foul either. Just my two cents.
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I have told many players to "knock it off" or gave them a mine lecture about why not to use that word on the floor or on the field.
During a football game last year (between two all Black teams), there were teammates of on team upset with each other about not playing really well. I overheard a player use the N-word towards his own teammate. I quickly got next to the huddle, raised my voice and said to this entire defensive team, "I DO NOT WANT TO HEAR THAT THAT WORD AGAIN. YOU ARE NOT AT HOME HANGING OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS, YOU ARE IN A PUBLIC PLACE AND YOU SHOULD ACT PROFESSIONAL!!" I did not hear that word again. I did a similar thing with a couple of college basketball players last year. Then the player who used the word apologized to me using that several times to me over the course of the game.
I am sorry, but I am not going to explain something to some coach that is not African-American or Black when that word does not personally affect them. That word affects me and I have more credibility to make a point. I want to send a message larger than some foul call can do during a sporting event. If these games are supposed to be the extention of the classroom, than I am going to use these moments as a teaching opportuntity rather than just punishing and no one understand or has the chance to change in the "real world."
Peace