Florida Gators star quarterback Anthony Richardson says he's done with the 'AR-15' nickname as mass shootings continue to persist in the U.S.
"It is important to me that my name and brand are no longer associated with the assault rifle that has been used in mass shootings," Richardson said,"which I do not condone in any way or form."
Richardson initially wore #2 when he arrived on the Gainseville campus in 2020, but switched to #15 in 2021. A short time later, heshirts, jerseys and wristbands with the"AR-15" nickname on them as well as a scope logo. But, Richardson said that will now cease ... adding that he and his representatives are currently in the process of building a new brand.
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