Mainstream media largely ignored anti-Mormon chanting done at a college football game on Saturday after nonstop coverage of a racial hoax at Duke University.
shouting obscenities during a college football game on Saturday.
"To all @BYUfootball fans in attendance at todays game we would like to apologize for the actions of the students in attendance. We do not condone or support any hateful speech directed towards one’s religion and are ashamed of those who participated," it tweeted. Although Oregon was quick to respond after videos emerged, mainstream media largely ignored the incident as well as the university’s apology. MSNBC and CNN had no reports on the event, though NBC reported on the story on Sunday afternoon.
The New York Times and the Washington Post also have been silent on the story as well, even though the Washington Post reported on the game on Thursday. Media outlets were quick to report on the story. ABC News’ website published at least three articles on the allegations and featured Richardson on"Good Morning America." CNN featured several segments on the topic including interviews with Richardson’s father, former NAACP president Cornell William Brooks and BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe. The story was also heavily featured on ESPN.
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