LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Three former New Mexico State University football players — all Muslims — sued the university and coach Hal Mumme on Monday, saying they were dismissed from the team because of their religious beliefs.
According to the lawsuit, not long after Hal Mumme learned Ali, now a halfback for Portland State, and the Thompsons were Muslim, he prohibited the Thompsons from attending the team’s spring 2005 training camp and questioned Ali about his attitudes toward al-Qaeda.
Of course, coach Mumme has had his troubles…
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