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StudCo, Hoo Crew and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee enthusiastically welcome the sign ban repeal announced earlier today by athletics director Craig Littlepage. We are pleased to announce that the Sea of Blue protest need not take place for Saturday’s game.

The student body at large, through over 800 votes in our online poll and countless other measures, has rekindled an important spirit and passion within the student fan base. Council reiterates its position that students should be the primary force for shaping the atmosphere at Scott Stadium and other Virginia athletic venues.

Mr. Littlepage’s repeal of the sign ban marks a great achievement for the preservation of great college gameday environments. More importantly, it reaffirmed the strength of the student voice and the will of the student body at the University.

Today’s repeal is the first step of what is hoped to be a productive process toward improving the way in which students participate in shaping the direction of the athletics program at the University.

Once again, thank you and congratulations to all who joined in this impressive effort. Well done!

Speak Up: Do you agree with how the Athletics Department responded? Are you bringing a sign to Saturday’s game? And are you going to wear Orange or Blue?

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