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The NCAA, which has imposed a ban on championship games being held in the state since 2001 due to the flag flying at the capitol, was quick to applaud the decision take the flag down.
We commend South Carolina lawmakers for taking this action to remove the Confederate flag from the Capitol grounds. For nearly 15 years we have specifically protested the flag by not allowing states like South Carolina to host pre-selected NCAA championships. With this impending change, and consistent with our police, South Carolina may bid to host future NCAA championships once the flag no longer flies at the State House grounds.