On the heels of another successful season for USC Gamecocks’ head coach Dawn Staley , she couldn’t escape some controversy. On April 7, the Gamecocks prepared to face Iowa in the NCAA Women’s Championship game. The Gamecocks had yet another undefeated season going up against offensive juggernaut Caitlin Clark. In the pre-game presser, Staley was asked about including trans women in women’s basketball. For context, she was asked this question by Dan Zaksheske of Outkick . He is known to rag on the notion of trans athletes participating in athletics. Staley responded, “If you consider yourself a woman and you want to play sports, or vice versa, you should be able to play. That’s my opinion.” Her response sent off a media firestorm on both ends. We must allow people to have their views whichever way you fall on the issue. In this instance, the case at hand doesn’t hold any societal ramifications that affect our safety. So Staley’s comments should be respected as her own. I don’t agree...
