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# PETA to the Rescue, Again!
- URL: https://thedailyeudemon.com/2031/
- Published: 2005-08-15T15:01:39.000Z
- Updated: 2005-08-15T15:01:39.000Z
- Author: Eric Scheske
- Tags: Current Affairs, #wpChunk

PETA wants the recent NCAA ban on Indian nicknames to extend to names that show disrespect to animals. Specifically, South Carolina's and Jacksonville State's nickname, the Gamecocks.

> "We don't have a problem with names like the LSU Tigers," he said, "those that are respectful to animals and show that they are worthy of respect. You'd be proud to be a tiger. We have no problem with that."

> Ezell said Jax State and South Carolina glorified "a hideous \`blood sport' that, like spousal abuse, bank robbery and driving while intoxicated, is illegal in both South Carolina and Alabama."

> "It's a safe bet that officials at South Carolina and Jacksonville would never dream of calling their athletic teams the Dogfighters, Wifebeaters, Looters or Road-Ragers! By calling them the Gamecocks, USC sends a message to sports fans that cruel, illegal cockfighting is something to cheer about."

[Link](http://www.al.com/sports/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/1123838627259410.xml&coll=2&ref=thedailyeudemon.com).

The NCAA asked for it. We'd love to see the NCAA and PETA go at it, claw to claw.