The death of George Floyd has affected many aspects of life and college football is no different.
This past Monday, Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, lost his life after a white police officer held Floyd down on the ground with his knee to Floyd's neck for several minutes.
Four police officers connected to the death of Floyd were fired. The officer who held Floyd down, Derek Chauvin, has since been charged with third degree murder and manslaughter.
Since Floyd's death, there have been protests, riots and looting in Minneapolis where the incident occurred and across the country.
Outrage is being felt across the country, which has prompted athletes and coaches across the country to weigh in on the matter.
Various players and coaches of University of Oregon football team have reacted Floyd's death and the action that should be taken to prevent incidents like Floyd's death from happening again.
I learned a lot from listening to our Leadership Council today. pic.twitter.com/soLEtIPQXF
— Mario Cristobal (@coach_cristobal) May 29, 2020
I’m upset. I’m hurt. I’m discouraged. I’m confused. I’m tired.
— Rod Chance (@Coach_Chance) May 30, 2020
We all need to be the change! These young men, and everyone affected, deserve it. Stop racial injustice! #EqualityMatters “Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are” pic.twitter.com/cIvcf8JKpR
— CoachKen Wilson UO! (@CoachKWils) May 30, 2020
Stand up. Dont allow even the smallest prejudice or simple racist act to go unchallenged. A simple “hey don’t say that kind of stuff around me” can cause introspection and change the development of someone’s belief system. Not sure what you can do? Dominate your space. #EndRacism
— Aaron Feld (@coachfeld) May 30, 2020
Thank you for giving us a LIGHT in this DARK time. I appreciate your Leadership. https://t.co/sfcmmEe8xG
— Von🧞 (@HollywoodVon) May 29, 2020
— Jordon Scott (@Fat_Mac34) May 30, 2020
BLACK LIVES MATTER! ✊🏻✊🏾✊🏽✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/gJlf8ZvojB
— Spencer Webb (@spencer_webb_18) May 31, 2020
We Do this and They Killing Us https://t.co/ifZWrmXt9a
— BumpMilly (@Dede_lenoir) May 31, 2020
Other college football coaches have weighed in, as well.
#WeAre pic.twitter.com/u5EFJuOifc
— James Franklin (@coachjfranklin) May 30, 2020
My thoughts on George Floyd's death. 👇🏾🙏🏾 #RelentlessChange pic.twitter.com/YbiFv1ovJZ
— Mel Tucker (@Coach_mtucker) May 30, 2020
— Jimmy Lake (@CoachLakeUDUB) May 30, 2020
— Michael Locksley (@CoachLocks) May 30, 2020
Just my thoughts pic.twitter.com/PMUB6y9e7J
— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) May 30, 2020
— Coach Satterfield (@CoachSattUofL) May 30, 2020
— Matt Wells ŦŦ (@TTUCoachWells) May 30, 2020
Thanks to @CoralGablesPD Chief @ehudakjr for speaking to our team today about ACCOUNTABILITY & JUSTICE. We stand together in the condemnation of the actions of the officers that led to the death of George Floyd while under custody. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
— Manny Diaz (@Coach_MannyDiaz) May 29, 2020
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— Bryan Harsin (@CoachHarsin) May 30, 2020