MSU running back Kylin Hill took to Twitter on Monday afternoon and insisted the state flag—which contains the confederate battle emblem that many view as racist—be changed. Delbert Hosemann had assigned the legislation to change the flag to a Senate Constitution committee where the legislation would not likely pass.Still, there is much public support to change the flag.
"Either change the flag or I won't be representing this State anymore," Hill posted. The future is dark indeed if change isn't made. — Kylin Hill (@H_Kylin) June 27, 2020 Others have taken to Twitter to praise Hill for using his platform as a top college athlete in order to help promote change: Facebook Twitter Now, maybe the most well-known Bulldog athlete has joined in.MSU running back Kylin Hill took to Twitter on Monday afternoon and insisted the state flag—which contains the confederate battle emblem that many view as racist—be changed. A resolution was filed to start the process, which sought to change the flag by a legislative measure instead of a statewide public vote. Numerous Mississippi State coaches and administrators have come out in support of changing the state flag of Mississippi over the last several days. Hill, one of the top returning backs in the SEC, rushed for 1,350 yards and 10 touchdowns last season and has 2,477 yards rushing in his career. Kylin Hill is Mississippi State’s starting RB. The main reason to change it is the pain it causes fellow Mississippians. "I meant that..I'm tired. Big change is coming to the state of Mississippi moving forward, as the state legislature voted to remove the Confederate emblem from the state flag.This comes after Mississippi State RB Kylin Hill tweeted earlier this week that he’d have nothing to do with the state until it changed the flag. SEC coaches named him second team All-SEC last season after he had 1,530 yards from scrimmage and 11 TD last season. It will happen as any reasonable person must admit. Why must the pain continue?Actually players run the team. Nine percent were unsure.This past Thursday, Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey announced the SEC would consider no longer holding championship events inside the state of Mississippi unless the flag is changed. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.
However Mississippi Today reported on Wednesday that Mississippi Lt. Gov. An online petition to change it had gathered more than 143,000 signatures as of Monday afternoon.At the same time, many Mississippians also remain in the corner of keeping the current flag.
All the black athletes gonna sit and the program will go down the shitter.Sooner or later you have to decide who runs the team...it is either the coach or the players. Let him sit, Mike.According to reports, the college football season might come crashing down this week.Former Mississippi State baseball star Mitch Moreland has two-homer day for the Boston Red Sox.There’s risk no matter which side of the play-or-don’t-play debate you’re on.Cowbell Corner's daily update of how former Mississippi State baseball stars are performing in MLB.Mississippi State adds another receiver to 2021 football class as instate talent Jacobi Moore commits to BulldogsA daily look at how former Mississippi State baseball players are performing in Major League Baseball.Toles becomes 15th committed player in 2021 class for the Bulldogs.Masks, frequent COVID-19 testing and more a part of the SEC's plan.The Bulldogs won the SEC Western Division for the only time in 1998. After the decision was made, Hill took to Twitter to express his thoughts on the change, saying he felt it deeply:Others have taken to Twitter to praise Hill for using his platform as a top college athlete in order to help promote change:June 18: The SEC says they’ll pull championships out of Mississippi if flag isn’t changed.June 22: Kylin Hill tweets he won’t play for State until the flag changes.June 27: MS house and senate vote to change the flag.https://twitter.com/MadelynBurke/status/1276978836299821060It remains to be seen what the new flag will look like, but change is coming with regards to Mississippi’s flag.A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 14 SEC football teams. Head football coach Mike Leach tweeted out support for Keenum following Keenum's remarks on the issue. An All-SEC star at running back, Kylin Hill has league-leading potential as a runner and receiver in the Air Raid system. I think as long as we follow a lawful process that the change can and should be made.