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Prominent voices in the sports community have condemned this violence. Cam Newton, a former NFL MVP, publicly criticized the incident, emphasizing the importance of maintaining visibility and respect for black culture by condemning such actions. In a vivid commentary, Newton underscored that public incidents like this damage the reputation of black athletes and culture, especially when amplified on national platforms like ESPN or Netflix.
He pointed out that when athletes or coaches justify violence, it sets back progress made toward respectability and acknowledgment in mainstream media. Newton stressed that such chaos undermines efforts for equality and fair representation in college sports and media.