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It couldn't be because the context would be vastly different now would it? But I agree, I don't think this incident is very newsworthy, either way. Also, who would be the hecklers if they were sore losers? Wouldn't they be sore winners?
I do however find it hilarious that some believe the USA USA chant isn't racially charged and that the students did it because they were "proud to be American" that is just ridiculous, I don't know how many sporting events you all have been to, but I've never once seen anyone start chanting USA USA when both teams are based in America, that's just redundant. The fact of the matter is that you all are avoiding the context inherent in the situation and instead are crying great injustice, THE COACH of the team immediately afterwards hushed the crowd, now, I wonder why he would do that if it were truly patriotic and not in anyway a pestering chant, eh?
This was a school sponsored activity, the team was not involved with shouting USA USA. It was some student spectators. The school representatives discouraged that behavior and hushed the crowd. The shouting of USA USA for whatever reason is hardly a blip on anyone s screen except the media's and those who wish to fortify the wall of hate and create further tension. All parties have a responsibility to rise above this situation and move on while never forgetting there are those whose hate is racially base, but, place this situation in perspective and heal.