I agree with Jeff Clawson’s "With all due respect, let’s yell ‘Go Utes!’" (Opinion, Jan. 29). Twenty-plus years ago, I attended a University of Utah night game. At halftime a Ute warrior in full dress rode out on a spotted horse and stuck a lance in the field. The fans went nuts.

Now in this age of over-the-top political correctness, some argue that "Utes" is disrespectful. The Ute Nation gave the U. permission to continue using "Utes," so let’s honor its wishes.

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Have a drum circle at homecoming, and translate the chants or prayer on the big screen so fans can appreciate what is being communicated. Bring back the Ute warrior riding proudly in front of fans on special occasions, and provide a scholarship to the Native American horseman.

"Utes" is not a mascot or nickname, as with the Washington Redskins or Atlanta Braves, it’s a symbol of our state’s history and an honor to our region’s indigenous Indian tribes. To replace "Utes" with something less politically charged would further marginalize Native Americans.

Greg Penrose

Sandy