Austin (AP) The University of Texas has rejected calls by its athletes to change a school song that they believe has racist undertones. “The Eyes of Texas” has long been criticized for its connection to minstrel shows with characters in blackface in the early 1900s. The school says the song will remain. Texas interim president Jim Hartzell says the Texas community has the power to determine “what the ‘Eyes of Texas’ expect of us, what they demand of us.” The university did agree to rename the field at the stadium for Black Heisman Trophy winners Earl Campbell and Ricky Williams. Also, Julius Whittier, the first Black football letterman at the school will be get a statue at the stadium.
