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A Western Michigan player's jersey is grabbing the attention of fans instead of his play after the college football kickoff last weekend.A rivalry game between Michigan State University and Western Michigan University saw the Spartans win 23-6 at home, but one Broncos player stood out among the crowd in the losing effort.'This is still America right.'Along with wearing the somewhat unique No. 0, it was not Mustafi Al-Garawi's two tackles that viewers took note of, but rather that the nameplate on his jersey was written in Arabic.An East Tennessee State transfer, the senior defensive tackle submitted a request to Western Michigan in the summer asking if he could play his final season with Arabic writing on the back of his jersey.According to Detroit News, Al-Garawi was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, after his father was granted U.S. citizenship for rebelling against his own country (Iraq) during Saddam Hussein's rule. Rashid Al-Garawi allegedly assisted U.S. forces in the Second Gulf War.RELATED: Are MLB umpires getting worse? Fans say yes, but the stats might disagree Western Michigan head coach Lance Taylor and school officials approved the Arabic writing, seemingly following an NCAA rule that allows players to "celebrate or memorialize people, events or other causes, subject to school and/or conference approval," according to CBS Sports in 2020.The messages can vary from player to player.After a college football fan page with 150,000 followers posted an image of Al-Garawi's jersey, it was met with mostly negative reactions from fans."That's awful," one Texan wrote on X."Why is that cool. This is America. Nobody can read it," another user said."This is still America right," another fan replied.At least a half-dozen X users called for Al-Garawi's deportation, while some other fans even called the writing "gay."REALTED: English alone won’t cut it in a global economy Charles Du's #49 jersey of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Photo by CFP/Getty Images While this may be the first time a player name has been written in Arabic in an NCAA football game, there have already been two players who have had their names written in Chinese.First, Arizona State University's He Peizhang, aka Jackson He, had his name written in Chinese in 2020. He came to the U.S. from Guangdong, China, at 17 years old, according to South China Morning Post.In 2025, Charles Du of Notre Dame grabbed headlines and social media attention when he had his name written in Chinese during the Sugar Bowl on January 2.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

As lawmakers return from their five-week recess, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky is wasting no time to address the Epstein files. Just as Republicans managed to drown out much of the Epstein drama, Massie is reigniting the fight for transparency surrounding the files. 'Massie promptly pushed back on the move, calling it a "meaningless vote."'Massie announced he will file a discharge petition as soon as the House is back in session on Monday, which would force a vote in the House to release the Epstein files, so long as he collects at least 218 signatures from his colleagues. If all 212 Democrats sign on, he will need signatures from at least six more Republican lawmakers. "I pray Speaker Johnson will listen to the pleas of these victims for justice and quit trying to block a vote on our legislation to release the Epstein files," Massie said in a post on X. RELATED: Democrat lawmaker pounces on Epstein drama, calls for congressional vote Photo by Joe Schildhorn/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesMassie's bill, which is being co-led by Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California, requires all Epstein-related materials in the DOJ, FBI, and the U.S. Attorney's Offices to be made publicly available within 30 days of the bill's passage.The legislation would also require Attorney General Pam Bondi to submit a report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees listing all the categories of the records that were released and withheld, a summary and legal justification of all the redactions made, and a list of government officials and "politically exposed persons" named in the materials "with no redactions permitted." With respect to redactions, the bill clarifies no information may be withheld for purposes of "embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity to any government official, public figure, or foreign dignitary." The bill does allow for redactions for any content that violates the privacy of any victims involved; for child sexual abuse materials; if it jeopardizes an ongoing federal investigation or depicts death, abuse, or injury of a person; or if it is in the interest of national defense.RELATED: FBI, DOJ Epstein memo sparks right-wing outrage: 'Nobody is believing this' Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Court AccountabilityWhile Massie and Khanna continue their push for transparency, the House leadership also scheduled their own vote on a bill that would direct the House Oversight Committee to "continue its ongoing investigation" into the government's "possible mismanagement" of the Epstein case. Massie promptly pushed back on the move, calling it a "meaningless vote" that simply provides "political cover" for members who don't support his bipartisan legislation. Massie and Khanna are also set to hold a joint press conference on Wednesday with 10 of Epstein's victims to raise awareness and bring attention to their bill. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

On Saturday, August 30, the Florida State Seminoles, who finished last season with a dismal 2-10 record, pulled off a shocking victory against No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide. The underdogs dominated with a revamped offense led by new quarterback Tommy Castellanos, who accounted for 230 total yards and a touchdown, and a defense that stifled Alabama’s running game, limiting the team to 74 rushing yards.The Seminoles’ triumph sent shock waves through college football, marking a stunning start to the season.Furious Alabama fans are venting over head coach Kalen DeBoer’s performance, with some speculating about raising nearly $70 million to cover the buyout of his $87 million contract. Amid this unrest, rumors have swirled about legendary former coach Nick Saban returning to the sidelines or former NFL coach Jon Gruden being considered as a replacement.“Kalen DeBoer may need to go. Nick Saban probably would be an upgrade. ... Josh Gruden would be a significant upgrade and an incredible story,” Jason Whitlock agrees.But Alabama’s woes go way deeper than a “coaching problem,” he says.The Crimson Tide’s biggest issue is something mainstream media would never dare address: Its obsession with LGBTQ+ activism overshadows winning football games. “The BLM LGBTQIA+ silent P alphabet mafia is ruining sports,” Jason says.Wide receiver Ryan Williams, the Tide’s best player, he says, is an “alphabet soldier” who’s driving the culture at Alabama.Not only does Williams regularly don painted fingernails, but he entered the Seminoles’ Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday carrying a stuffed T. rex, which is some kind of “anxiety doll.”“And you’re wondering why the team is soft,” Jason scoffs.“When your sexual identity and your desire to show off your feminine side, your womanly side, your alternative lifestyle side becomes the agenda, you got a problem that will affect the entire locker room,” he says.“The head coach has to walk around on eggshells. He can’t talk the way that he used to talk because the best player might be offended.”“Feminine energy doesn’t win football games. ... Toxic masculinity and energy — that’s what wins football games,” he says.As long as Alabama allows its “soft” culture to fester, its football will be subpar, he argues.To hear more of his commentary, watch the video above.Want more from Jason Whitlock?To enjoy more fearless conversations at the crossroads of culture, faith, sports, and comedy with Jason Whitlock, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

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