Posted on 09/24/2017 6:08:25 PM PDT by Delta 21
The specific rule pertaining to the national anthem is found on pages A62-63 of the league’s game operations manual, according to a league source. It states:
“The National Anthem must be played prior to every NFL game, and all players must be on the sideline for the National Anthem.
“During the National Anthem, players on the field and bench area should stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in their left hand, and refrain from talking. The home team should ensure that the American flag is in good condition. It should be pointed out to players and coaches that we continue to be judged by the public in this area of respect for the flag and our country. Failure to be on the field by the start of the National Anthem may result in discipline, such as fines, suspensions, and/or the forfeiture of draft choice(s) for violations of the above, including first offenses.”
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I think this ranks right up there with Tourist Guy in terms of validity.
ah, MO role model for the angry black victim
And on Gold Star day, too
Go to Hell Mike Tomlin?
I posted it from my FB page. I could not source it and the guy I asked is silent. But I posted it from a WaPo article. I asked the moderator to remove my posts an hour ago, but they have not done so.
Sounds like the NFL doesn’t have the Balls to enforce its own rules. What a bunch of Pathetic Pansies.
Yeah.
What a nitwit.
I guess the American players are joining this as well now; it isn’t just the assorted ghetto trash?
Haven’t never been an NFL “fan” (Go Giants, but I don’t spend any money on it or watch regularly), this doesn’t change my life any. If I was a contributing fan, I’d stop in the same manner in which I currently refuse to spend any money shopping in ghettoes (already don’t eat, buy gas, etc. in any Dem welfare hives).
#BoycottNFLAdvertisers #BoycottTheNFL
They lost today. Good. A former Steelers fan.
Why hasn’t someone that’s offended by the playing of the national anthum suggest not playing it?
ARTICLE 8. PERSONAL MESSAGES. Throughout the period on game-day that a player is visible to the stadium and television audience (including in pregame warm-ups, in the bench area, and during postgame interviews in the locker room or on the field), players are prohibited from wearing, displaying, or otherwise conveying personal messages either in writing or illustration, unless such message has been approved in advance by the League office. Items to celebrate anniversaries or memorable events, or to honor or commemorate individuals, such as helmet decals, and arm bands and jersey patches on players’ uniforms, are prohibited unless approved in advance by the League office. All such items approved by the League office, if any, must relate to team or League events or personages. The League will not grant permission for any club or player to wear, display, or otherwise convey messages, through helmet decals, arm bands, jersey patches, or other items affixed to game uniforms or equipment, which relate to political activities or causes, other non-football events, causes or campaigns, or charitable causes or campaigns. Further, any such approved items must be modest in size, tasteful, non-commercial, and non- controversial; must not be worn for more than one football season; and if approved for use by a specific team, must not be worn by players on other teams in the League.
These folks are going to start learning that entertainment (yes, sports is nothing but a form of entertainment), is something people can take or leave.
Paying respect to the United States of America, the National Anthem, and the flag of the United States of America is NOT “playing politics”...
It IS showing respect.....
Outside of gubmint makework/affirmative action jobs and the “bread-and-circus”/entertainment economy, what can these people do? Expecting them to even show up on time for something is “raciss”...
Just like Fake Pope Bergolio can support homosexuality and claim to preach the Gospels.
Isn’t hiding in the locker room during the anthem a form of protesting the anthem?
“Sounds like politics to me.”
Yep.
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