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Monday evening, members of the Missouri football team said they had wanted to use their platform as high-profile athletes to make a difference.
It worked.
Tim Wolfe, the UM System President, announced his resignation at 10:15 a.m. Monday. A number of controversial events on campus brought pressure on Wolfe, who was criticized for his inadequate response to racial issues at MU.
“It started with a few individuals on our team and look what it’s become,” sophomore defensive end Charles Harris said. “Look where we are right now. This is nationally known, and it started with just a few.