Texas A&M Football Coach Jimbo Fisher:
“My heart, and the hearts and souls of the young men who belong to our program, have been broken by the senseless violence we’ve all witnessed. It is unimaginable and unacceptable that racism still plays a large role in our society in the year 2020. We are all different and have all been shaped by our own diverse experiences. My life has been shaped by the many young men of all different races and religions that I have had the honor of coaching. Without them and our support staff, I wouldn’t have realized my dreams and achieved my successes as a coach. I stand with them and pray that we can be part of a better society for everyone. I am in the privileged position to impact the many young men that run out of the tunnel with me on Saturdays. The weight of this responsibility is something I consider every day.
“While I can’t pretend to comprehend the pain felt by the black community, I want to do my part to bring about the change we are all desperately seeking. This starts with an open and honest dialogue where everyone can be heard and their feelings supported. When adversity challenges us, our greatest triumph as a team comes from standing together, as a family, a family of all races and backgrounds. We can’t afford to sit this one out!”
Texas A&M Men’s Basketball Coach Buzz Williams:
— Buzz Williams (@TeamCoachBuzz) May 31, 2020
Texas A&M Women’s Basketball Coach Gary Blair
I’ve sat down the past several days trying to find the words to express how I feel but it hasn’t been easy. pic.twitter.com/S8iCp4pKb7
— Gary Blair (@CoachGaryBlair) June 1, 2020
Story courtesy of Texas A&M Athletics