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Urban Meyer Says Ohio State Staffer Did Show A Picture Of Trayvon Martin Without His Knowledge

Urban Meyer (Credit: Getty Images/Allison Joyce and Kevin C. Cox)

David Hookstead Sports And Entertainment Editor
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Urban Meyer has admitted a photo of Trayvon Martin was shown during an Ohio State meeting.

Former player Marcus Williamson set the internet on fire when he claimed a photo of Martin, who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman, was used to justify banning hoodies for players. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)

Initially, Meyer admitted hoodies weren’t allowed in team meetings but denied that a photo of Martin was ever used. Well, he’s now backtracking, and has admitted it did happen.

“I didn’t know about it until one hour ago, until after talking to (Powell). I wasn’t there (in the meeting). None of the coaches were present. It was a support staffer who was in error and apologized,” Meyer explained to The Columbus Dispatch after speaking with former player Tyvis Powell.

Meyer also added, “My biggest thing is you use that ‘R’ word (racism) and it doesn’t matter if it’s true or not, people run with it.”

Well, I guess I have some egg on my face over this one. When I first heard the story and Meyer’s denial, I thought the entire thing sounded like complete fiction.

Now, we’re learning that it did happen, but not exactly as some people might have imagined. It sounds like it was one foolish staffer and not a senior coach.

I’m not sure that makes it much better but at least Meyer can confidently say he had nothing to do with it, which is likely all he wants anyways.

If you ever find yourself using a photo of a person shot and killed to prove a point, odds are you’re doing it wrong.

Next time, just tell everyone hoodies aren’t allowed because you want to make sure they’re paying attention. It’s not rocket science.