It only took five days for a controversial proposal by a Missouri state representative to be withdrawn.

Rick Brattin’s measure would have revoked the scholarships of Missouri athletes who participate in strikes or other protests. However, without comment, Brattin dumped the legislation, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. It was the latest thing to draw the ire from several citizens in an ongoing debate over race at the University of Missouri.

The Harrisonville Republican’s legislation, which was filed on Friday, would have stripped scholarships from athletes who refuse to play “for a reason unrelated to health.”

A wide range of critics immediately opposed it, including legal experts who said it would have violated a student’s First Amendment rights.

The proposal also would have required the university to levy a fine against any coaching staff member who encourages an athlete to participate in a strike.

It was filed in response to members of the Missouri football team declaring back in November that they would stop participating in team activities until former university system president Timothy M. Wolfe resigned.

The movement had a swift impact. On Nov. 9, Wolfe resigned and Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin was reassigned.

Brattin could not be reached for comment Wednesday.

This news comes on the heels of Brattin receiving a lot of heat for what he said to 610 Sports Radio in Kansas City on Tuesday: