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An opinion writer for Knox News, which is owned by the parent company of USA Today, penned a columncalling for the the University of Tennessee-Knoxville to retire Rocky Top.” The writer suggested the school’s fight song encouraged violence against law enforcement.
“The University of Tennessee, as a public institution and an arm of the state government, should not advocate or celebrate violence against law enforcement. This seems like a basic statement, yet its execution may prove controversial,” wrote Kirk Wolff.
First of all - “Rocky Top” does not promote violence. It basically means “stay out” of our Hills! Smokey Mountains; Smokey Dog — We are here to defend our territory - As all sports teams would…..
— Yes, Davy Crockett has a rifle.
So does the West VA Mountaineer; And UMASS Minute-men.
The OK State Cowboy has pistols. (So does New Mexico State, UNLV, & Wyoming).
Texas Tech has a “Guns-Up” sign.
The Florida State Seminole has a spear.
The USC Trojan has a sword. — So does the Army & Central Florida “Knights”.
The Idaho Vandal has some kind of “club”.
And almost every “animal” mascot has teeth!….
Even “Snoopy” shot down the Red Baron in a plane!
So, where are you gonna stop?……
This guy is just an idiot trying to stir up controversy & make a name for himself!
“The University of Tennessee, as a public institution and an arm of the state government, should not advocate or celebrate violence against law enforcement. This seems like a basic statement, yet its execution may prove controversial,” wrote Kirk Wolff.
First of all - “Rocky Top” does not promote violence. It basically means “stay out” of our Hills! Smokey Mountains; Smokey Dog — We are here to defend our territory - As all sports teams would…..
— Yes, Davy Crockett has a rifle.
So does the West VA Mountaineer; And UMASS Minute-men.
The OK State Cowboy has pistols. (So does New Mexico State, UNLV, & Wyoming).
Texas Tech has a “Guns-Up” sign.
The Florida State Seminole has a spear.
The USC Trojan has a sword. — So does the Army & Central Florida “Knights”.
The Idaho Vandal has some kind of “club”.
And almost every “animal” mascot has teeth!….
Even “Snoopy” shot down the Red Baron in a plane!
So, where are you gonna stop?……
This guy is just an idiot trying to stir up controversy & make a name for himself!
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