Creighton reinstates Greg McDermott after suspension for 'plantation' remark

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Jon Nyatawa

Creighton Athletic Director Bruce Rasmussen announced Monday he has reinstated Greg McDermott, who was suspended Thursday after making racially insensitive comments to his players following a loss on Feb. 27.

McDermott did not coach CU’s 93-73 win over Butler on Saturday, but he will be back on the sidelines when the Jays play in the Big East tournament this week.

"Through his immediate apology, ownership of his actions, difficult dialogue with his team, and more, Coach McDermott has demonstrated a commitment to grow," Rasmussen said in his statement Monday. "I believe his apology, his commitment to grow from this, to learn, and to regain the trust of his student-athletes and others impacted by his words."

McDermott revealed on Twitter last Tuesday that he compared his program to a plantation during a locker room speech.



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[TheFarseer]

1. It helped that

Ex-players and the most well known civil rights activist in Omaha said he shouldn’t be fired. I have not seen one person who actually has any connection to him call for his firing. I hope Mac will now do something that furthers the fight for equality and diversity on Creighton’s campus.

[Rustyeye77]

2. Everyone can make mistakes and say something stupid

It happens.

[Skittles]

3. I agree with this assessment

but I can honestly say I have never in my entire life heard anyone use the word PLANTATION in such a way - very odd indeed

[rpannier]

4. That was my thought as well

Though maybe it is an expression somewhere
I've heard reservation used many times in the last half-century (and in books and movies from earlier periods)
I found it really odd as well

[SharonAnn]

5. Glad to hear it. My Alma Mater. Sounds like a good guy who knew full apology due.