Racist': Southern Miss. Band Chants 'Where's Your Green Card?' at Opposing Player During NCAA Tournament

During Thursday's second round of the NCAA Tournament, Southern Miss. played Kansas St. And while Kansas St. did win by six points, the actual game was overshadowed by a chant coming from the Southern Miss. band near the end of the first half: members shouted "Where's your green card?" at a Hispanic member of Kansas St.

The chant, which is faint but noticeable, was directed at Angel Rodriguez while he was at the free-throw line:

Once CBS blogger said the chant involved about 10 students. Other outlets noted the entire thing was "racist."

Southern Miss. President Martha Saunders issued an apology after the game.

"We deeply regret the remarks made by a few students at today’s game," she said. "The words of these individuals do not represent the sentiments of our pep band, athletic department or university. We apologize to Mr. Rodriguez and will take quick and appropriate disciplinary action against the students involved in this isolated incident."

Adding insult to injury: according to Yahoo sports, Saunders's initial statement referred to Rodriguez as "Rodriquez."

Additionally, Yahoo notes that Rodriguez is from Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, and therefore wouldn't need a green card.

(H/T: Buzzfeed)