Arr, Riley Gaines be tearin' the NCAA President Charlie Baker's Senate gab as 'entirely full o' deception'!
2023-10-20
Arr, me hearties! Riley Gaines, he be tearin' into the NCAA and that scurvy dog Charlie Baker, claimin' the words he spoke before the Senate Judiciary Committee be nothin' but a load of bilge! Aye, 'twas a right snarky remark, says I!
Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines criticized the NCAA and its current president, Charlie Baker, for his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Gaines raised concerns about her experience swimming against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in 2022. In an interview with OutKick's Dan Dakich, Gaines accused Baker of being disingenuous and prioritizing the privacy and safety of a man over the female swimmers. She highlighted the unisex locker rooms at the national championships and criticized Baker for not addressing the issue. Baker, who replaced Mark Emmert as NCAA president, testified about the future of college sports and faced questions about transgender athletes in women's sports. He distanced himself from his predecessor's policies and emphasized the importance of safety and security for all student athletes. Gaines argued that Baker's silence was just as responsible as those who created the controversial guidelines. She criticized the NCAA's lack of a clear policy on transgender athletes and accused them of avoiding responsibility. Senator Josh Hawley sent a letter to the NCAA requesting clarification on their policy regarding transgender athletes in women's locker rooms. Gaines believes that the NCAA's current approach is wrong and that they should have a blanket policy like they did in 2010. The interview concluded with Gaines expressing her dissatisfaction with the NCAA's handling of the issue.
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