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Missouri Players Striking, Joined By Coach, AD

Missouri coach Gary Pinkel shared a message of support for the Tigers' players of color that are choosing to strike until university president Tim Wolfe either resigns or is removed from his post.

Pinkel wrote on Twitter quote - "The Mizzou Family stands as one. We are united. We are behind our players #ConcernedStudent1950 GP"

These Tigers started their protest on the heels of increased racial tensions that have bubbled up on Missouri's campus, most recently involving an incident on Oct. 24 when a swastika carved with smeared feces was put up on the wall of a new dormitory.

Missouri's players were sure to point out on Saturday night that the team had no issue with the coaching staff, only the university president. Pinkel's message of support for the movement increases the pressure on Missouri, as the Tigers are scheduled to play BYU at home next Saturday.

Pinkel and athletic director Mack Rhoades released a joint statement Sunday evening saying that the team would not practice until Jonathan Butler's hunger strike comes to an end.

"Today, Sunday, there will be no football practice or formal team activities. Our focus right now is on the health of Jonathan Butler, the concerns of our student-athletes and working with our community to address this serious issue."

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