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In response to proposed bill, Simon says MU 'doesn't care about us'
On Monday, Rick Brattin -- a member of the Missouri House of Representatives -- pre-filed a bill which would revoke scholarships for any player participating in a strike.
This bill likely is in response to the actions taking place earlier this year at the University of Missouri. Many players on the Mizzou football team went on strike due to racially-driven incidents on campus. Eventually, university president Tim Wolfe resigned amidst the student protests.
Missouri player Ian Simon commented about the proposed bill, and voiced his frustrations at the attempt.
"They want to call us student athletes. But they keep us out the student part of it," said Simon. "I'm more than just a football player...As soon as we're done playing at the University of Missouri, the University of Missouri does not care about us anymore. We are not their responsibility. Our sport is just a small part of who we are."
With tension already running high in regards to previous instances of striking and protest on campus, this proposed bill likely won't help matters much.
Former #Mizzou safety Ian Simon, a leader of the boycott, on the proposed bill to revoke athlete scholarships: pic.twitter.com/6FJeTkQRkH
— Aaron Reiss (@aaronjreiss) December 14, 2015
Here's the Missouri House Bill 1743 filed by Rep. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville pic.twitter.com/sNG2XyJVzY
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) December 14, 2015
Here's what the MU athlete handbook says about reasons for revoking a scholarship: pic.twitter.com/PHcalPee1H
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) December 14, 2015
Key point. Bill sponsor sounds misguided on who pays for athletic scholarships. https://t.co/8Gd1JWr0OF
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) December 14, 2015
