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Boise State Women’s Volleyball Forfeits Upcoming Match Against SJSU, Trans Player Blaire Fleming: EXCLUSIVE

outkick.com
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7 mos ago
byhumboldttosports

Summary

Boise State University’s women’'s volleyball team has forfeited its match against San Jose State University. San Jose state University features a transgender player, Blaire Fleming, and is undefeated this season. Mountain West Conference, which hosts SJSU, was alerted by the ICONS organization of growing concern for female athletes’ safety.

Boise State is the third school to either consider dropping out or follow through on dropping a match against San Jose State. The University of Wyoming reportedly considered dropping its upcoming match on Oct. 5.

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8 Comments

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iareunique
7 mos ago
I think this runs more into actual issues that are more than just politically motivated
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humboldtOP
7 mos ago
I think this is the right take. There's a valid discussion here regarding transgenderism and sports. I just wish it didn't devolve into bigotry.
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blackbeardsship
7 mos ago
It sounds like they're going to be forced to make a decision soon
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splitsecond
7 mos ago
Which is exactly what's desired here. The athletes are angry and the athletic departments aren't happy either.
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blackbeardsship
7 mos ago
I think we need definite answers so I hope the teams are successful in getting them.
2
throwschen
7 mos ago
This is a tough subject and I can't say I know the actual answer. I really hope they focus on facts and finding truth instead of following the emotions of people just the looking to be hateful.
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humboldtOP
7 mos ago
I'm just surprised the governing body didn't come to a decision before the season.
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throwschen
7 mos ago
They never do until forced. Tale as old as time.