This is not really about a jersey.

This is about Auburn baseball becoming the next example in a growing fight over religious expression in sports.

A national organization sees Auburn baseball players wearing practice gear with a religious message and objects.

At the same time, Major League Baseball has faced controversy after attention around players displaying Bible verses and questions over how religious expression is treated compared with other messages.

That is why this story feels bigger than one team.

Critics argue this is another example of outside groups trying to create pressure where nobody directly involved appears to be objecting.

Supporters argue public institutions should follow different rules.

The bigger question becomes whether visible religious expression in sports is being treated differently than other forms of expression.

Auburn baseball just became part of that argument.

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.