This is enough to bring scorn and derision upon the NFL. It used to be that athletes were God-fearing men who prayed at mid-field and thanked God after the game. Now it’s all about how much money they bring home, how much they’ll be fined for swearing at a ref, and lucrative commercial endorsements.
There are still many players who thank God after the game, you just can’t understand them through their diamond-studded gold grills.
Post game prayers are very common in NFL games. It’s just not part of the TV broadcast.
The Golden State Warriors are suppose to a strong Christian team
http://www.mercurynews.com/warriors/ci_19603152
Two years later = still in the playoffs
http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_23067379/playoff-bound-golden-state-warriors-lean-their-faith
Rams vs 49ers at the dome in STL, December 2012. Members of both teams prayed in the end zone both before and after the game.