Penn State has condemned “inappropriate actions” taken by some the 'Legion of Blue' after they were alleged to have used racist and vulgar language against Rutgers’ players on Sunday.
has issued a warning to its student-fan organization, the Legion of Blue, after a message from the group’s vice president revealed that the university had received a warning from police over"alleged explicit, racist, and vulgar language" that was directed towards the Rutgers men’s basketball team on Sunday. from a 19-point deficit in the second half to defeat Penn State, 59-56, Sunday night, marking the Scarlet Knights biggest comeback in nearly 30 years.
"Firstly, there are lines we do not cross as fans, this includes being physical, hostile, or in any way disrespectful to opposing fans, players, coaches etc," Odige continued, explaining that there were reports that a fan had thrown a large poster at one of the opposing team’s players or coaches. "Things such as f-bombs, n-words, and other slurs being thrown around are downright unacceptable, and the privilege of sitting behind the benches will be revoked if this behavior continues."
Penn State's Jalen Pickett pulls up to score against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in State College, Pa.
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