Oklahoma football players are asking the university to “continue to investigate”’ the executive board of the school’s former Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter, the players announced in a statement released on running back Samaje Perine’s Twitter account. Two of the students in the video have been expelled by the school, while the chapter has been disaffiliated from the university.
Oklahoma football players demand harsher punishment for SAE
“The two students that have already been expelled are only a symptom of a larger disease.”
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Together we stand #OUnited pic.twitter.com/HtBtljuVOC
— samaje perine (@samajp32) March 12, 2015 After video emerged of SAE members performing a vile, racist chant, Sooner athletes and coaches broke away from their scheduled practice to demonstrate on campus alongside students. The video has had an on-field impact for the program, as well. Four-star offensive tackle Jean Delance decommitted from the Sooners after reportedly being disturbed by the video.
Linebacker Eric Striker and school President David Boren took to CNN to give strong thoughts.
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione released a statement shortly after the players.
Statement from OU Director of Athletics, Joe Castiglione pic.twitter.com/sS6FFoBoZe
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