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KSU Football Players Call for Action After Student's George Floyd Comments

A group of Kansas State football players have taken a stand in response to a student's offensive tweet about George Floyd.

Jaden McNeil, president of the school's America First Students organization, tweeted on Thursday: "Congratulations to George Floyd on being drug free for an entire month!"

Wildcats cornerback Tee Danson vowed not to play, while other players demanded changes be made:

Kansas State president Richard Myers issued a statement announcing an investigation into the situation:

"The insensitive comments posted by one K-State student hurts our entire community. These divisive statements do not represent for the values of our university.