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Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Ron Brown, who might be facing possible dismissal from his job after stating his belief that homosexuality is a sin, has explained that despite his convictions, he would not treat gay players on his team any different.

The assistant coach has completely denied allegations of discrimination, and in a letter to the Husker Extra, explained that it was not only gay players whose lifestyles he did not approve of based on the Bible and that he still loves all on his team and would never punish them unfairly.

"Not all of my players have agreed with the Bible's views. One example, of many, would be those choosing heterosexual sex outside of marriage. Though the Bible teaches this as sin, I haven't penalized them with playing time or discrimination of any sort. Because I love them, I've invested in them even outside of football and gently asked them to consider God's view on it," Brown wrote in the letter. more >>

University of Nebraska's assistant football coach, Ron Brown, a committed evangelical Christian, has been under public scrutiny and is facing calls for his dismissal after he expressed his beliefs on homosexuality during an Omaha City Council meeting in March.

The late March meeting was held by seven board members to discuss a proposed anti-discrimination ordinance that protects homosexual and transgender students attending the university – an ordinance which Brown argued against.

In his three-minute address to the council, Brown questioned the "discernment" of the board members, insisting that trying to protect one group would mean another group has to lose protection. more >>

A 12-year-old girl in Nebraska who was forbidden from wearing her rosary-style necklace at school by her principal is looking to do whatever she can to stop the violation of religious freedom and “stand up for Jesus.”

Fighting the school’s ban on rosary necklaces, due to the use of the cross as a symbol of gang affiliation, sixth-grader Elizabeth Carey is unwilling to let the Fremont Public School District restrict her expression of faith.

“I’m deciding to stand up for Jesus and do whatever I can to stop this,” Carey told KETV Omaha. “I’m wearing a cross necklace, a cross T-shirt and a cross bracelet. I’m thinking of how Jesus died on the cross and how He gave up all his sins for us.” more >>

Texas A&M baseball players Jacob House and Troy Stein recently spoke to The Christian Post about their faith. The interview was conducted before the Aggies’ exist from the College World Series this week.

House is a junior first baseman on the team. He made the Big 12 All-Tournament Team, leading the Aggies with 51 RBIs this season. Head coach Rob Childress says House is as good a defensive first baseman as he’s had in 20 years. And House is poised to take over a Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddle soon.

CP: As you prepare to take over the FCA huddle, what has God been saying to you? more >>

After the 9th Inning Ministry breakfast in Omaha, Neb., on Saturday, Texas A&M assistant coach Mike Clement made time to talk to The Christian Post about his faith. Coach Clement is in his second year as an assistant coach at A&M and he leads a voluntary weekly Bible study with the team.

His team is currently competing in the College World Series.

CP: Do you find it difficult to speak freely about your faith in an environment that isn’t expressly Christian? more >>

A three-run sixth inning put Vanderbilt ahead to stay in the inaugural College World Series game at T.D. Ameritrade Stadium in Omaha, Neb., on Saturday afternoon in front of 22,745 fans. The Commodores went on to defeat North Carolina 7-3.

Vanderbilt starter Sonny Gray wasn’t able get out of the fifth inning though. He struggled with his command, walking five guys in 4.2 innings. He threw 99 pitches in his shortest outing since his 2011 debut against San Diego on Feb.18. Gray had pitched at least 6.0 innings in his last 10 starts prior to Saturday’s game.

But his bullpen picked him up – especially Corey Williams, who pitched 2.2 innings and didn’t give up any runs on two hits and a walk. He ended up with the win. Will Clinard tossed 1.1 innings of scoreless ball, which set the stage for Kevin Ziomek to close the game out. more >>