Oregon governor Kate Brown released a statement Sunday, condemning the “f— the Mormons” chant that members of the University of Oregon’s student section yelled during Saturday’s game against BYU.
“In Oregon, we strive to be a welcoming, inclusive state to all, regardless of race, religion, gender, or background,” Brown wrote on Twitter. “Our state and nation have an ugly history of discrimination and bigotry. The chant at yesterday’s Oregon-BYU game was unacceptable. We must do better.”
Brown’s remarks followed up on a statement from the university, which issued an apology for the “disgraceful” chant the day after the contest.