BYU athletic director says volleyball coach has received death threats; Clarifies that he made the decision to represent the school in meeting with Rachel Richardson the morning after racial slurs were shouted at her
Political and community leaders both in Utah and abroad have also spoken out, condemning the conduct of the now-banned BYU fan.
Her statement goes on to praise the conduct of the members of the BYU volleyball team and BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe, who she says was"quick to act in a very respectful and genuine manor [sic]."— rachel richards August 28, 2022 Richardson admitted that the slurs directed at her took a"mental toll" on her playing ability, but she refused to let it stop her from playing.
— BYU Women’s Volleyball August 28, 2022 "As children of God... it's our mission to love one another and treat everybody with respect," said Holmoe to the attendees."Last night, that didn't happen... We didn't live up to our best."
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