ETXfan16 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Let the players kneel and watch nothing happen. Kneeling does nothing. Absolutely nothing. How about these players work with police officers in their community to find some common ground? I know some of them are and kudos to them, because that's actually taking action. But most don't want to do that because it doesn't plaster them all over the news. The kneeling is a cry for attention, not a way to "let their voice be heard". If you truly believe black people are oppressed, take action and get started on it. I'll jump right in and help because I feel like we should all be bettering ourselves not as different races but as Americans. But if you don't want to put in the time and effort to make change happen, I don't want to hear it. Don't kneel for the flag and say "well I've done my part". That's weak. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Let the players kneel and watch nothing happen. Kneeling does nothing. Absolutely nothing. How about these players work with police officers in their community to find some common ground? I know some of them are and kudos to them, because that's actually taking action. But most don't want to do that because it doesn't plaster them all over the news. The kneeling is a cry for attention, not a way to "let their voice be heard". If you truly believe black people are oppressed, take action and get started on it. I'll jump right in and help because I feel like we should all be bettering ourselves not as different races but as Americans. But if you don't want to put in the time and effort to make change happen, I don't want to hear it. Don't kneel for the flag and say "well I've done my part". That's weak. Â I couldn't have said it better myself... I see a lot of motions and lip service from these football players but no action. Their action is to *gasp* defy authority on the issue and turn their back on this country. Think about all the good NFL players could do, or better yet, black NFL players could do if they would set up meetings with local authorities to go to some of these crime ridden neighborhoods and just TALK to these at risk children on a normal basis... But, besides Pete Carroll while at USC, who have you heard of in the football world going out and doing this regularly? I will be waiting with the largest bag of popcorn you have ever seen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJR7 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Just because you dont hear about it, doesnt mean they arent. Colin has donated millions to charities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Just because you dont hear about it, doesnt mean they arent. Colin has donated millions to charities. Â Show me more... I only see the 1 in the spotlight that started the protests... But what about the others? I see them kneeling and talking, but nothing else... Â Kaepernick's website is pretty nice by the way. He fully outlines all of the details of everyone he has donated to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETXfan16 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Just because you dont hear about it, doesnt mean they arent. Colin has donated millions to charities. As I said in my original post, some players are taking action and I applaud that. But a majority of those players aren't. If you want to provide me numbers, I will humbly eat my crow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETXfan16 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Â I couldn't have said it better myself... I see a lot of motions and lip service from these football players but no action. Their action is to *gasp* defy authority on the issue and turn their back on this country. Think about all the good NFL players could do, or better yet, black NFL players could do if they would set up meetings with local authorities to go to some of these crime ridden neighborhoods and just TALK to these at risk children on a normal basis... But, besides Pete Carroll while at USC, who have you heard of in the football world going out and doing this regularly? I will be waiting with the largest bag of popcorn you have ever seen.... And I think that's what really sets people off about the kneeling, or at least it ticks me off. If you want to kneel because that's "you're right"... whatever. I think it's really stupid but I can't stop you. But if you're not actually making moves for change, we as fans have every right to call you out for being hypocritical and an attention seeker. Â NFL players have a huge platform, why not actually put it to use? Go talk to kids not only in crime ridden neighborhoods, but kids playing high school football or younger. I read about a kid who knelt for the anthem when, before the game, the whole team decided to stand together. They kicked him off and he said "I had to do what I had to do". By what? Kneeling? What kind of change does that make? You play high school/community college football. The kneeling means nothing with no action behind it. So dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 And I think that's what really sets people off about the kneeling, or at least it ticks me off. If you want to kneel because that's "you're right"... whatever. I think it's really stupid but I can't stop you. But if you're not actually making moves for change, we as fans have every right to call you out for being hypocritical and an attention seeker. Â NFL players have a huge platform, why not actually put it to use? Go talk to kids not only in crime ridden neighborhoods, but kids playing high school football or younger. I read about a kid who knelt for the anthem when, before the game, the whole team decided to stand together. They kicked him off and he said "I had to do what I had to do". By what? Kneeling? What kind of change does that make? You play high school/community college football. The kneeling means nothing with no action behind it. So dumb. Â That was a D3 college football player in Pennsylvania... let me find the article... Â http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Albright-College-Football-Player-Kicked-Off-Team-National-Anthem-Kneeling-Protest-450347493.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETXfan16 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Â That was a D3 college football player in Pennsylvania... let me find the article... Â http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Albright-College-Football-Player-Kicked-Off-Team-National-Anthem-Kneeling-Protest-450347493.html That's right. I knew it was a small community college or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleTeam Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Durante says he will continue to stand up for what he believes in and is considering transferring in the near future. Â Now he decides to stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 A piece of fabric has more respect and love than a black man in this country. Â If a black man, or a white man for that matter, doesn't respect his flag and what it stands for, the sacrifices made for freedom and his country then maybe he should leave ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 A piece of fabric has more respect and love than a black man in this country.Did you just say that to hear what it sounded like?... Well, I will tell you; It sounds as Stupid as it gets...😤 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Did you just say that to hear what it sounded like?... Well, I will tell you; It sounds as Stupid as it gets...😤 Maybe he meant the value of Big Baller Brand Shoes :lol: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShadowKnows Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 No gun, no weapons and a criminal. If that is enough to shoot and kill somebody. As an American that should be scary.You judge quickly and self righteously for knowing half-truths, outright lies and never walking a mile in thier shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJR7 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 No, I meant exactly what I said. A black mans life is worthless in this country. Unless their in the NBA or NFL and people rocking their jerseys and picking them for their fantasy teams. Outside of that, we are labled criminals, thugs, etc. No matter what a black man do in this country we are judge worse than the next. True hurts, but Ive lived. Ive been pulled over by a cop with his hand on his gun (has happend, more than once) But, most of you are typical Americans, and see things one way. This is why this country is in the funk its in now. Because people like most of you see things one way and absolutely refuse to see it any other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 No, I meant exactly what I said. A black mans life is worthless in this country. Unless their in the NBA or NFL and people rocking their jerseys and picking them for their fantasy teams. Outside of that, we are labled criminals, thugs, etc. No matter what a black man do in this country we are judge worse than the next. True hurts, but Ive lived. Ive been pulled over by a cop with his hand on his gun (has happend, more than once) But, most of you are typical Americans, and see things one way. This is why this country is in the funk its in now. Because people like most of you see things one way and absolutely refuse to see it any other way. Yep... hated so much that they can be president... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJR7 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Even hated then..Called anti christ, monkey, coon, etc. Title doesnt change anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETXfan16 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 No, I meant exactly what I said. A black mans life is worthless in this country. Unless their in the NBA or NFL and people rocking their jerseys and picking them for their fantasy teams. Outside of that, we are labled criminals, thugs, etc. No matter what a black man do in this country we are judge worse than the next. True hurts, but Ive lived. Ive been pulled over by a cop with his hand on his gun (has happend, more than once) But, most of you are typical Americans, and see things one way. This is why this country is in the funk its in now. Because people like most of you see things one way and absolutely refuse to see it any other way. It seems to me you only see things one way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Even hated then..Called anti christ, monkey, coon, etc. Title doesnt change anything. Yep. I am 100% sure based on your short-sided ideals that most Americans are redneck racist crackers :rofl: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Even hated then..Called anti christ, monkey, coon, etc. Title doesnt change anything.Do you think blacks are not racists as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBuddyGarrity Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Â That was a D3 college football player in Pennsylvania... let me find the article... Â http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Albright-College-Football-Player-Kicked-Off-Team-National-Anthem-Kneeling-Protest-450347493.html http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/albright-college-offers-to-reinstate-dismissed-football-players&template=mobileart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Lotta empty seats this weekend........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2017/10/17/in-case-you-missed-it-the-nfl-might-have-just-caved-on-the-anthem-protests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 ESPn also posted an article about how overall NFL ratings are down 7% despite MNF being up 4% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamewatcher63 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/10/nfl-hell-several-stadiums-nearly-empty-anthem-protest-backlash-rolls-week-7-photos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/10/nfl-hell-several-stadiums-nearly-empty-anthem-protest-backlash-rolls-week-7-photos/ On an unrelated note, doesnt that JAX stadium look like an amazing place to watch a game outdoors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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