(NCAA President)Mark Emmert: Waiting on clarification (Indiana law)
NCAA president Mark Emmert said Monday that the organization is "surprised and disappointed" about a new Indiana law that could allow businesses to discriminate against gays and lesbians, adding that the NCAA is keeping a close eye on possible changes -- if not a total repeal -- before it is scheduled to go into effect in July.
"I'm anxiously awaiting whatever clarification that the legislature can bring forward to this bill so we can really know what it means and what it doesn't mean," Emmert told ESPN's Andy Katz on Monday in his first comments on the new legislation. "As it becomes better understood, we're going to have to sit down and make judgments about whether or not it changes the environment for us doing our work and for us holding events."
The law, signed by Gov. Mike Pence on Thursday, would prohibit state and local laws that "substantially burden" the ability of people -- including businesses and associations -- to follow their religious beliefs.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay also shared his thoughts on the law Monday with a tweet in which he trumpeted the inclusiveness and tolerance of his franchise.
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The Colts have always embraced inclusiveness, tolerance, and a diverse fan base. We welcome ALL fans to Colts Nation. ONE FAMILY!
12:16 PM - 30 Mar 2015
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O rly? This from the franchise that once employed uber-homophobe Tony Dungheap? 
