The world of collegiate athletics is supposed to inspire teamwork, sportsmanship, and pride. Unfortunately, recent events at Colorado State University show that these values are being eroded by a mix of divisive politics, questionable ethics, and the progressive infiltration of sports. Ahead of a critical Mountain West semifinal, three members of the top-seeded Colorado State women’s volleyball team knelt during the national anthem. Among them was Malaya Jones, a player embroiled in controversy over accusations of colluding with a transgender athlete from San Jose State University, Blaire Fleming, to manipulate the outcome of a game—and worse, to injure a teammate intentionally. What’s happening to college sports, and why is this behavior being brushed under the rug?
Jones, recently named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year, faces allegations far more serious than any on-court foul. Court documents reveal that she and Fleming reportedly conspired to “throw” a match and orchestrated a deliberate attack on San Jose State’s Brooke Slusser during a game. According to a Title IX complaint filed by suspended San Jose State assistant coach Melissa Batie-Smoose, Fleming provided Jones with scouting reports at her residence, and the two devised a plan to spike a ball into Slusser’s face. Let that sink in. This wasn’t a heated moment during competition—it was allegedly a premeditated act to harm a fellow player. Yet, when the Mountain West Conference investigated, it concluded without issuing any discipline. No consequences, no accountability, and no justice for Slusser, who rightly feels abandoned by her institution.
“If this was me… there would have been action taken immediately,” Slusser told Fox News Digital. She’s not wrong. The double standard here is glaring. Accountability seems to only apply to certain people in certain situations.
If the allegations weren’t troubling enough, Jones and two teammates took the opportunity before their semifinal match to kneel during the national anthem. Let’s call it what it is: a blatant show of disrespect for the very nation that allows them the freedom to compete. Kneeling has become the go-to virtue signal for those looking to stir the pot, and while everyone has the right to protest, actions like these are an insult to the sacrifices made by countless Americans. For players who seem so concerned with “justice,” where is their respect for the people who make their opportunities possible? And why aren’t coaches, universities, or conferences willing to take a stand against this divisive behavior?
The hypocrisy doesn’t end there. While Jones is celebrated with awards and accolades, Slusser and Coach Batie-Smoose—who had the courage to speak up—are sidelined. Batie-Smoose was suspended shortly after filing her complaint. This isn’t accountability; it’s retaliation. It’s an attempt to silence those who dare to call out wrongdoing. Let’s be clear: If the roles were reversed, and this involved a conservative athlete or coach, the outrage would be deafening. Mainstream media would be plastering their faces everywhere, demanding apologies, resignations, and reparations. But when the narrative doesn’t fit the progressive agenda, it’s conveniently swept under the rug.
This isn’t just about a volleyball game. It’s about what we’re willing to accept as a society. It’s about what happens when institutions prioritize politics over principle, and when young athletes are encouraged to reject the values that made sports—and this country—great. College sports should be a place where integrity reigns supreme, not a stage for hypocrisy and divisiveness.
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