Texas Players Were Forced to Stay on Field For 'The Eyes of Texas' To Appease Donors
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The controversy surrounding "The Eyes of Texas" continued on Wednesday, as the Texas Tribune published another troubling story about it and Texas' football program. According to the report, Longhorns players were forced to remain on the field during the postgame playing of the song because donors and alumni were upset by athletes leaving the field and refusing to take part in the tradition.
"University of Texas athletic officials in October told Longhorn football players they had to remain on the field postgame for “The Eyes of Texas” singalong with fans because donors were upset by athletes protesting the game day tradition, two Longhorn football players told The Texas Tribune."