Sorry, you have Javascript Disabled! He was asked about his hair earlier this season and said hes worn it this way since he was a kid. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). His American parents brought him to the United States in the year 1989. Sutherlands teammate, defensive tackle Antonio Shelton, posted a photograph of the letter on Twitter on Monday and asked for someone to explain to me how this isnt racist., The letter writer claimed that he and his wife were proud older graduates of Penn state.. Chaffins Farm New Market Heights Battle of September 2930 1864, 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion Triple Nickles World War II, World War I Recruitment Camps and Postings African American Troops, World War II and Korean War Recruitment Camps African American Troops, African Americans at War: An Encyclopedia, Volume 1, African Americans at War: An Encyclopedia, 250+ A-Z entries on the individuals, themes, and concepts surrounding African American military efforts, Substantial chronology of black contributions to the military, from Colonial America to the present, Listing of websites with historical significance for African Americans in the military. ", Sutherland's replacement on Sportscene Amy Irons said: "Buzzing for you Jonners hope you both have an amazing day! "The well-being of students, faculty and staff members is the university's priority. Season: Appeared in 13 games, including one startOne of 20 players to make their first career startOne of 40 players to make their first Penn State appearance. Clear rating. Two Penn State Nittany Lions football players on Monday shared a letter from alumni their teammate Jonathan Sutherland received about his hair that they denounced as racist. Franklin echoed the university's message in his news conference Tuesday, saying the Penn State community and football program are about inclusion and bringing people together. 2 in Virginia, No. appreciated. As a former @FSUFootball player, Im proud of your courage to expose this ignorant letter. Jonathan Sutherland, Penn State football player, receives letter Referee in dreadlock haircut controversy has been suspended for two years. Illinois (12/19): Assisted on a tackle. Sixth-year senior linebacker Jonathan Sutherland hasn't become a superstar at Penn State. Sutherland has been the main presenter on Sportscene for the last five years, and also appears on other BBC sporting programmes. This guy brings the JU-Ice EVERY day!! The letter was signed by Dave Petersen, who identified himself and his wife as older graduates of the school who were upset by Sutherlands hair. The Tribune-Democrat, a newspaper in Johnstown, spoke with Petersen about the letter and how it has spread far and wide on the internet. Currently, the child is raised at the house of the patients family. Please research what you read and be ready to prove what is in this book as it appears the authors were ready to accept questionable material. All rights reserved. And you do see so many who are clean cut. Full name is Jonathan Anthony SutherlandSon of Sylvie and Everton SutherlandHas one brother, LiamHobbies include snowboardingEarned his degree in labor and employment relations and is pursuing a post-graduate degree in educational leadershipHas aspirations of being the CEO of a company.