The Florida State Seminoles, Central Michigan Chippewas and Utah Utes were allowed to keep their names and imagery because of support from local American Indian tribes. An appeal by the North Dakota Fighting Sioux was rejected because it did not have the backing of Sioux tribes in the state. Like Bradley, North Dakota has appealed to the NCAA's Executive Committee.
— Associated Press
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