Post by aggiejazz on Sept 24, 2007 21:31:16 GMT -5
N.C. A&T/NCCU Chancellors’ Statement:
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and North Carolina Central University are two leading historically black institutions in America with successful graduates making a difference in the state, nation and world. Since 1924, the N.C.A&T Aggies and the NCCU Eagles have competed on the football field in an unprecedented rivalry. The behavior displayed at Saturday’s 79th competition did not demonstrate what either of our universities represent or promote. We have met with the teams and coaching staffs and have reiterated to them the importance of proper athletic conduct, good sportsmanship, and team spirit. Both squads have been fully briefed concerning appropriate actions university representatives must exhibit for the betterment of our institutions. Presently, we have not made a decision regarding the future athletic events between our teams but we are jointly collaborating as sister institutions to decide the best course. The primary factor in making our final decision will be our responsibility to our students.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Stanley F. Battle, Chancellor, North Carolina A&T State University
Dr. Charlie Nelms, Chancellor, North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and North Carolina Central University are two leading historically black institutions in America with successful graduates making a difference in the state, nation and world. Since 1924, the N.C.A&T Aggies and the NCCU Eagles have competed on the football field in an unprecedented rivalry. The behavior displayed at Saturday’s 79th competition did not demonstrate what either of our universities represent or promote. We have met with the teams and coaching staffs and have reiterated to them the importance of proper athletic conduct, good sportsmanship, and team spirit. Both squads have been fully briefed concerning appropriate actions university representatives must exhibit for the betterment of our institutions. Presently, we have not made a decision regarding the future athletic events between our teams but we are jointly collaborating as sister institutions to decide the best course. The primary factor in making our final decision will be our responsibility to our students.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Stanley F. Battle, Chancellor, North Carolina A&T State University
Dr. Charlie Nelms, Chancellor, North Carolina Central University
