SDSU does the Haka ... we think...

I found this story over at Badger Sports Fan and wanted to expand.

The story is from Madison.com, where they're reporting that there was a minor uproar over a dance done by the Aztecs prior to Saturday's game.

First let me say that I was at the game and never saw nor heard this happen, nor did anyone around me. No one was talking about this anywhere in earshot.

As the article mentions that the dance was inspired by a Hawaiian player, I'm guessing the dance being done was the Haka - which is actually a New Zealand export, as it is a tribal dance of the Maori tribe.

It's a tribal dance, most notably done before every match by the New Zealand All-Blacks, a rugby team.

Nico over at Roll Bama Roll has an in-depth look at the Haka, as they had a mini-Haka controversy erupt when the Hawaii football team visited Alabama in week 1.

The Haka is ceremonial and is not usually done with any malicious intent. As Nico reports, it's done pre-game, often with team's performing Haka's at each other, back and forth. It's also done by a team post-game, to their fans, as a thank you.

The Madison.com story isn't very in-depth, so I'm not sure what the situation is here, but lately here in the US the Haka is getting a bad wrap. Check out more information on the Haka here.