Next step.... coming out onto the sideline without your team to stand in honor of the flag and National Anthem will be considered a “protest”. Imagine looking forward to seeing one “brave” soul daring to honor the flag...
62 seconds!
Oh, but that won’t be permitted.
Allejandro Villanueva (a steeler) did exactly that. He’s a West Point graduate, and a fine patriot for defying his teammates.