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Who will be named? -- JW?

SMU has added some intrigue to the annual spring battle for starting positions with a unique honor available to one deserving student-athlete.

One Mustang will be chosen to wear the No. 23 in honor of alumnus Jerry LeVias, who wore it in the 1960s when he became the first black scholarship athlete in the Southwest Conference. SMU opens spring practice March 30 and the winning player will be announced on April 23, two days before the Red-Blue scrimmage.

LeVias still holds the SMU receiving records for most receptions in a game (15 vs. Ohio State), receiving yards in a game (213 vs. North Carolina State) and receiving yards in a season (1,131), with all of those marks coming in 1968. He made his ground-breaking debut on Sept. 24, 1966 in a game against Illinois.

LeVias, a three-time consensus All-SWC selection and an All-American as a senior, said he was humbled by head coach June Jones' decision to recognize his courage and his achievements.

"I think it's complimentary that he thinks that much of me for what I've done for humanity and sports," LeVias told the Dallas Morning News.

Could this be awarded to any player?

Article seems to imply it is awarded to anyone participating in spring practice.

"SMU opens spring practice March 30 and the winning player will be announced on April 23, two days before the Red-Blue scrimmage."

SMU89 wrote:Article seems to imply it is awarded to anyone participating in spring practice.

"SMU opens spring practice March 30 and the winning player will be announced on April 23, two days before the Red-Blue scrimmage."

Don't stop Bo-levin???

One Trick Pony wrote:Could this be awarded to any player?

I know this sounds bad but I thought the same thing. What would a white kid have to do to get to honor the first black scholarship player in the SWC? Is there a built in prejudice in an award like this? Discuss.

BTW, Willis would get my vote if I had one. It would have been so easy for that kid to just say f- it and I think it shows real character that he did not. Levias tells a story about when he was ready to say f- it and he kept perservering because Fry had gone out on such a limb for him.

jtstang wrote:I know this sounds bad but I thought the same thing. What would a white kid have to do to get to honor the first black scholarship player in the SWC? Is there a built in prejudice in an award like this? Discuss.

It seems in this world it isn't prejudice if it is negative towards white males.

Sanders

couch 'em wrote:

jtstang wrote:I know this sounds bad but I thought the same thing. What would a white kid have to do to get to honor the first black scholarship player in the SWC? Is there a built in prejudice in an award like this? Discuss.

It seems in this world it isn't prejudice if it is negative towards white males.

That's because white males are not a minority.

Minority status has no relation to prejudice
per websters

unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes, esp. of a hostile nature, regarding a racial, religious, or national group

group not minority group


http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=prejudice

jtstang wrote:

couch 'em wrote:

jtstang wrote:I know this sounds bad but I thought the same thing. What would a white kid have to do to get to honor the first black scholarship player in the SWC? Is there a built in prejudice in an award like this? Discuss.

It seems in this world it isn't prejudice if it is negative towards white males.

That's because white males are not a minority.

And they are no longer a majority.

DiamondM75 wrote:

jtstang wrote:

couch 'em wrote:

jtstang wrote:I know this sounds bad but I thought the same thing. What would a white kid have to do to get to honor the first black scholarship player in the SWC? Is there a built in prejudice in an award like this? Discuss.

It seems in this world it isn't prejudice if it is negative towards white males.

That's because white males are not a minority.

And they are no longer a majority.

I don't think white makes ever were. Haven't there always been more white females?

DiamondM75 wrote:

jtstang wrote:

couch 'em wrote:

jtstang wrote:I know this sounds bad but I thought the same thing. What would a white kid have to do to get to honor the first black scholarship player in the SWC? Is there a built in prejudice in an award like this? Discuss.

It seems in this world it isn't prejudice if it is negative towards white males.

That's because white males are not a minority.

And they are no longer a majority.

By definition white males are still the majority. Numbers do not matter.

I like this new tradition / honor which I'm sure is open for anyone to receive based on their character, attitude, etc.

It would be nice if the DMN wrote an article to mention the recipient but also to remind readers about how far we have come and men like Jerry LeVias.

So far we have: JW, Bo, Sanders

White Helmet wrote:Minority status has no relation to prejudice
per websters

unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes, esp. of a hostile nature, regarding a racial, religious, or national group

group not minority group


http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=prejudice

Fine, but I chose the word carefully. The word "racist" has a negative connotation and there is nothing negative about honoring the great Jerry Levais.

chose carefully but incorrectly, counselor.