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Loyola Chicago men’s basketball team finds creative way to apologize to Sister Jean after viral snub video

6 December 2024 at 08:52

College basketball fans were left heartbroken after a video went viral this week showing the Loyola Chicago men’s basketball team walking right past beloved team chaplain Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt as she raised her hand for a fist bump to celebrate the Ramblers' latest victory.Β 

But they found a creative way to make it up to her.Β 

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In a video posted to social media on Thursday, the team could be seen running drills during a practice session asΒ Sister Jean blew a whistle.Β 

Each player then walked off the court giving Sister Jean a fist bump and hug.Β 

"Appreciate you, Sister Jean," they could be heard saying to her.Β 

SISTER JEAN SNUB LEADS TO CRITICISM AGAINST LOYOLA MEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Fans were not impressed with a video that circulated on social media showing several players walking right past Sister Jean after their 76-54 win overΒ Eastern Michigan on Tuesday night. The win marked the Ramblers' seventh straight and kept their record perfect.Β 

"How can you leave Sister Jean hanging like this?!?’ Barstool personality Dan Katz, known as "Big Cat," said in a post on X.Β 

"There’s 1 rule in college basketball that must be followed: You NEVER ignore Sister Jean," another person wrote online.Β 

Sister Jean has become a staple in the college basketball community since she became team chaplain in 1994. She celebrated her 105th birthday in August, and the university hosted a mass and block party to celebrate the incredible milestone.Β 

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Sister Jean snub leads to criticism against Loyola men's basketball players

5 December 2024 at 11:56

College basketball fans aren’t too pleased with Loyola Chicago men’s basketball after players were seen snubbing team chaplain Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt following their dominant win over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday night.Β 

The Ramblers remained undefeated with a 76-54 win over the Eagles at home, but fans on social media were left unimpressed after a viral video showed several players walking right past the beloved Sister Jean as they left the court.Β 

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Sister Jean, who turned 105 on Aug. 21, was sitting in a wheelchair right in front of the tunnel with her fist raised. But, as some on social media pointed out, the players left her "hanging."Β 

"How can you leave Sister Jean hanging like this?!?’ Barstool personality Dan Katz, known as "Big Cat," said in a post on X.Β 

"There’s 1 rule in college basketball that must be followed: You NEVER ignore Sister Jean," another person wrote online.Β 

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"I know she probably didn’t care but that hurts my feelings," another post read.Β 

Sister Jean began her career at Loyola Chicago in 1991 as an academic advisor, but she is best known for her role as the team chaplain, which she began just a few years later in 1994. Since then, she has not only become a household name in Chicago, but for all college basketball fans.Β 

Loyola Chicago is currently second in the Atlantic 10 with a 7-0 record. They take on the 5-3Β South Florida Bulls on Saturday.Β 

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