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"The things I'd hear were hurtful and derogatory towards my community," he says.

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"We hurt ourselves because they didn't create anything from open play. It's hurtful and frustrating."

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Speaking about that time, Hampton said the stories were "hurtful" and she revealed on the Fozcast podcast, external that she had considered quitting football.

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A Mississippi University staff member was fired after reposting “hurtful, insensitive comments on social media” regarding Kirk, according to the university’s statement.

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"The manner of defeat tonight is not acceptable and hurtful," Martin added.

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