Kneeling UNI Player?

[MAKBison]

Despite being a white guy from North Dakota, I acknowledge that there is police brutality and it is a problem. However it has nothing to do with our federal government and national anthem so it's kind of a ridiculous protest

Being a white guy makes it more probable that you will be shot be LE....that’s just a statistical fact! Minority on minority brutality dwarfs the small % of police brutality that exists. While neither is tolerable, wearing pig socks and knelling against blue is damn naive and petty. If they want to solve issue of brutlaity, they should start by prioritizing the role and responsibilities of fathers, strengthen the idea of family, create community and encourage the inclusion of faith! SO to your point NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE is talking about what I just wrote all they are talking about the inappropriateness of kneeling. SO yeah it does not matter if its UNI or the NFL the results are the same.

[56BISON73]

Nobody would have even noticed this a few years ago. Like it or not. They have your attention.

If they want to be thought as jackasses then yes they have brought that attention to themselves.

[bisonfanette]

[QUOTE=89MTBISON;1233954]The UNI players who prayed in the south endzone were a little late getting there, and a little slow standing for the anthem. By the time "by the dawns early light" was played, all UNI players who were in the endzone were standing. Some could tell they had kneeled a little too long and looked uncomfortable about it. They were directly in front of me, and I watched them like a hawk, with my hand over my heart, singing the anthem, off- key. I yell Bison as loud as I possibly can at the end of the anthem, with my hat removed til the colors have left the field.[/

I have sat behind the "Ndsu alumni association" people a couple of times, the most recent was at the EWU game. They didn't begin to show respect for the flag until it left the field.
As soon as the National Anthem was finished... they began to cheer, raise their sign, & cheer some more.... the American flag was in the center of the field. Many people need a good reminder on showing respect for the flag, until it has left the field.

[EC8CH]

If this threads distracts any of you from bringing grade A bunny smack this week I am going to be so pissed.

[tjamz]

One is for fun, the other for protest. The gap between the two is wider than Grand Canyon and it’s an apples to oranges comparison. Good God!


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Both could be viewed as extremely disrespectful to our country and/or servicemen and women.

Personally I hate that they are protesting during the anthem, but am smart enough to realize that they aren't protesting/upset with the anthem itself. Are least no more than protesters on a street aren't protesting/upset with the street they are standing on. When people protest at the Whitehouse, they aren't necessarily protesting the building or the country, but rather are trying to get people to pay attention to their cause. To get people talking (like we are) which hopefully, eventuality leads to dialogue, understanding and results.

Would I ever protest during the anthem? No. But I'm damn proud that we live in a country that doesn't make patriotism compulsory. I'm proud that we live in a country where you can protest/say things that are unpopular/have a differing opinion without fear of persecution. I'm proud of the men and women who have, over the years, fought Nazism and fascism so that we are free to do this as Americans.

Now, I also agree with those who say "you can't do this at work" and believe employers should have a say if/when these activities can take place (I know of at least a dozen employers in the FM area that make time and space for individual religious activities...aka prayer time which I think is a reasonable compromise). Perhaps NFL owners realize that they truly don't have the power here (their business is only as successful as their on field assets) and that they need to find ways to appease both sides.

TLDR: I may not agree with what you're saying, but I'll gladly fight for your right to say it.

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[tjbison]

Bunny fans will be throwing their yearly crying about the anthem

[runtheoption]

Tony, why are you letting this political stuff go here on Bisonville? It's like having the inmates run the prison!

[Herd Mentality]

I'm more worried about their culture. After the drive which saw 2 late hits out of bounds, their team was welcomed back to the sideline by me yelling "CHEATERS" as loud as I possibly could. In a first, one of their players ran over to the railing and yelled "F**K YOU, YOU F**KING WHITE BOY" right in my face. One of the most aggressive moves I've ever seen...after one of the coaches pulled him away he started crying, which was odd.

I imagine I'll get another letter threatening to take away my season tickets again.

[El_Chapo]

Tony, why are you letting this political stuff go here on Bisonville? It's like having the inmates run the prison!

i see what you did there. ps MWILL was a part of the houston texans sit down, shall we crucify him?? I don't think so.

[Mr Meaty]

I'm more worried about their culture. After the drive which saw 2 late hits out of bounds, their team was welcomed back to the sideline by me yelling "CHEATERS" as loud as I possibly could. In a first, one of their players ran over to the railing and yelled "F**K YOU, YOU F**KING WHITE BOY" right in my face. One of the most aggressive moves I've ever seen...after one of the coaches pulled him away he started crying, which was odd.

I imagine I'll get another letter threatening to take away my season tickets again.

This was the only game so far this year they beefed up security where the visiting comes in and out. I am not sure what they were worried about but the had extra security on the field and up in the stands at the end of the game. UNI brings it on themselves.
On a lighter note, I talked during the game with two of the nicest grandparents of UNI players. Had a great football discussion.