East Tennessee State University’s Athletic Director Richard Sander Is Responding To Backlash Over Darius Rucker’s Appearance At Saturday’s Game Against Western Carolina. Originally, ETSU Announced Rucker Would Perform “Wagon Wheel” After The Third Quarter, But Instead, He Walked Onto The Field, Waved, And Led The Crowd In A Singalong. Sander Emphasized That ETSU Did Not Pay Rucker Or Cover His Expenses……

Despite A Record Crowd Of Over 12,000, Many Fans Left After Rucker’s Appearance.