What Happened? - Part 2

We noted in an earlier post that a controversy has developed within UCLA gymnastics concerning use of a racial slur in an unclear context and the departure of the person in the center of the controversy to LSU.

From the Bruin: At least one Bruin gymnast has publicly called for coach Chris Waller to be fired. UCLA gymnastics seniors Margzetta Frazier and Sekai Wright went on comedian and actress Amanda Seales’ podcast, “Small Doses with Amanda Seales,” on Wednesday to discuss the current state of the team. Frazier called for Waller to be fired, adding that she hasn’t spoken to her coach in weeks. “I want the head coach gone,” Frazier said on the podcast. “I want a statement put out about us, protecting the girls.”

The podcast appearance comes one day after UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond reportedly met with the team Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Times. Jarmond released a statement on the situation later that day that said the administration has had experts on equity, diversity and inclusion and more meet with the team over the past 3 1/2 months...

Full story at https://dailybruin.com/2022/01/26/ucla-gymnast-margzetta-frazier-calls-for-coaching-change-amid-hostile-environment.

The podcast referenced above is at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-effects-of-fighting-for-whats-right-at-ucla/id1333316223?i=1000549075432.