In a recent event, Texas A&M’s football program hosted a presentation aimed at women, which cost $80 per participant, but unfortunately turned out to be quite problematic. The session, titled “Chalk Talk For Women,” was led by assistant coaches Matt Hayes and Kevin Brooks. In what many perceived as a misguided attempt to connect with female attendees, they altered the lyrics of the school’s fight song to make it more relatable for women. As reported by various sources, one line went, “We are Aggie women. We are filled with estrogen.” This kind of commentary perpetuates the stereotype that women struggle to understand sports.
The coaches further emphasized outdated gender roles with lines like, “We are putting down our dish towels and taking off our gloves,” implying that the primary role of women is household chores. In an apparent effort to lighten the mood, they included slides that featured sexually suggestive language to explain football concepts, such as “Get erect. Stay erect. Bang him hard.”
Attendees, like local resident Lisa Carter, shared their disappointment on social media, expressing frustration at the lack of respect shown toward women. “I went to learn about football, not to be insulted,” she stated. Many left feeling that the event failed to provide any real education about the sport.
In light of the backlash, the coaches were suspended without pay for two weeks and have committed to completing community service. A suggestion was made for them to take some courses in Women and Gender Studies offered at the university—perhaps a more constructive way to gain a better understanding of their audience.
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In summary, the Texas A&M event intended to inform women about football but ended up reinforcing negative stereotypes and causing significant backlash. The coaches’ actions were met with disappointment, leading to their suspension and a call for further education on gender sensitivity.