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Dabbundo: Syracuse shouldn’t be playing games against Liberty

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Syracuse claims it’s fighting against systemic injustice. After Minneapolis police killed George Floyd, SU Director of Athletics John Wildhack released on June 11 a powerful statement about systemic racism that said, “I commit to being better, I commit to our Athletics Family being better.” One month later, SU Athletics hired Salatha Willis, the first associate athletic director for diversity, culture and climate.

But Syracuse has also scheduled and maintained its matchup with Liberty on Saturday.