They want to be PC, they really do. But they don't have the guts, so they go part way:
The NCAA announcement Friday that it will ban the use of American Indian mascots and logos by sports teams during postseason NCAA tournaments, but not in the regular season or in major bowl games, has created equal parts confusion and controversy.
The rule, effective Aug. 1, 2008, prohibits displays of "hostile or abusive" references on uniforms of teams, cheerleaders and bands during a postseason NCAA tournament. Also, beginning Feb. 1, 2006, institutions with "hostile or abusive" mascots or imagery are prohibited from hosting any NCAA championship competition.
Some schools are upset they will no longer be able to use American Indian mascots, and that includes Florida State, which notes its use of the Seminole mascot is supported by the Seminole Tribe. Meanwhile, some American Indian leaders claim the ban does not go far enough.
There is some confusion in the fact that some Indian mascot references are not deemed "hostile or abusive," and, therefore, can be kept. The more perplexing issue is the application of the rule: It does not apply to the regular season, and does not apply to Division I-A football bowl games.
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