Legalizing Homos just got Real in the Sports World, eh BYU

[_Mormonicious]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/ ... li=BBnbfcL

Brown told USA Today Sports the university told her she was fired because she violated Title IX by discriminating against the players, even though Brown says the school's own Title IX administrator approved the players' suspension.

"Clearly, I feel betrayed and unjustly penalized by this action," Brown said.

The former players had filed a complaint alleging that their dismissal discriminated against them because of sexual orientation, and violated Title IX. Brown, however, notes that a team rule clearly stated, "Players may not have nonprofessional relationships with other players, coaches, managers trainers or any other persons affiliated" with the team. She said she enacted the rule after an assistant coach had a relationship with a player.

This issue seems headed for court, given the complaints by the players and Brown's unhappiness with her dismissal (she plans to appeal).

Furthermore, the case could help to clarify the provisions of Title IX, the landmark legislation enacted in 1972 that prohibits sexual discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

[_MeDotOrg]

She said she enacted the rule after an assistant coach had a relationship with a player.

The Supreme Court enacted a similar rule not long after Ruth Bader Ginsberg was appointed. Clerks were seen leaving her offices with their ties askew and their briefs in tatters. ;-)

But seriously, can she make the argument that a coach having a relationship with a player is the same as a player having a relationship? In the context of age appropriate relationships, what's wrong with two college students dating each other? Can a cheerleader date a quarterback?

One can make the argument that falling in and out of love with a team member can create friction on the team. But you could also say that repressed and unresolved feelings can also be toxic.

It's a brave new world for coaches when teammates date. I'm sure it has the possibility creating heretofore unseen dynamics on a team. (The Love Triangle Offense?)