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NFL Owners to Discuss Policy on Standing for Anthem
WSJ ^ | 10/10/17 | Matthew Futterman and Andrew Beaton

Posted on 10/10/2017 11:54:15 AM PDT by Enlightened1

A league spokesman said owners will consider player input on the issue, but suggested that a rule change would not require player approval.

The National Football League’s owners will discuss next week whether to unilaterally change league policy and require players to stand during the national anthem.

The decision to consider the change came after weeks of persistent criticism from President Donald Trump about players protesting during the anthem, including his call for fans to boycott games if the demonstrations continue. On Sunday, Vice President Mike Pence left an Indianapolis Colts game after members of the San Francisco 49ers took a knee during the anthem.

In a conference call on Tuesday, NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said league officials, owners, fans, and likely certain players are frustrated that the issue has dominated the game in recent weeks. He said owners will consider player input on the issue, but suggested that a rule change would not require player approval.

“I don’t believe that the anthem per se is something that needs to be collectively bargained,” Lockhart said.

NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith has said that league official assured him that players who did not stand for the national anthem would not face penalties.

If the policy is changed, however, players that protest could face discipline from the league.

The NFL manual on game operations says players “should” stand during the national anthem. It does not say they “must” stand, even though that word is used in numerous instances in the manual regarding player behavior during games.

Lockart’s comments followed by hours more tweets from the president assailing the league for not disciplining players who protest during the national anthem.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: anthem; boycottnfl; capitulation; nfl; policy; standing
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President Trump gets the WIN over the NFL.

Go President Trump!

1 posted on 10/10/2017 11:54:16 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: Enlightened1

More WINNING!!!

And I am still not even remotely tired.


2 posted on 10/10/2017 11:55:10 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: Enlightened1

What is there to discuss?
Stand for the anthem or take your stinking league to another country.


3 posted on 10/10/2017 11:57:24 AM PDT by TigersEye (0bama. The Legacy is a lie. The lie is the Legacy.)
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Exactly!

I love how the Owners too are making sure the players have no vote.

I guess they are concerned the players will not agree?


4 posted on 10/10/2017 11:58:29 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: Enlightened1

Too late. They didn’t give a damn about our flag or our country, but they ARE concerned about losing money. Too bad.


5 posted on 10/10/2017 11:58:40 AM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: Enlightened1

So they’re trying to decide if they’re patriotic or not.


6 posted on 10/10/2017 11:58:43 AM PDT by albie
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To: Enlightened1

And if they stand begrudgingly, should we still fund them? Our policy as Americans should be: BURN IT DOWN.


7 posted on 10/10/2017 12:02:31 PM PDT by Salvavida (The Missouri citizen's militia sends its regards.)
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The President didn't do this alone. The article makes it sound like he single-handedly smote the dragon.

All y'all who took a bite out of their bottom line or used social media to show your disdain, you did this.

I've never been a football fan, so they did not miss me...

Well done!

8 posted on 10/10/2017 12:02:58 PM PDT by grobdriver (Where is Wilson Blair when you need him?)
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To: Cicero; All

Yes!!!

They are doing this reluctantly because it’s costing them money.

Not because they are sincere, and love this country.

Sorry NFL too late.


9 posted on 10/10/2017 12:03:48 PM PDT by Enlightened1
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Loss of viewers- check. Toss in higher taxes, and these owners will be hurting.


10 posted on 10/10/2017 12:03:49 PM PDT by petercooper ("Democrats are on a collusion course with destiny in 2018." -- Bill Mitchell 5/26/17)
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I must say that Donald Trump is sacking and tackling very very well....

He has absolutely brought the NFL around full circle. Pretty soon they will beg for mercy.

But, the damage is done, and people like me will NEVER come back.

Don’t mess with Trump... He speaks/twitters loudly and uses a big stick...


11 posted on 10/10/2017 12:04:15 PM PDT by Professional
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Only after Trump threatens to throw out NFL tax exempt status.


12 posted on 10/10/2017 12:05:01 PM PDT by wardamneagle
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To: Cicero

I see them announcing “strong encouragement” to stand (and link arms if desired) for the anthem while respecting players’ First Amendment “rights” that “forces” no one to do anything, and an approving (or disapproving) quote from Cupcake Kaepernick’s BLM manager.

They will then claim victory and bash Trump.


13 posted on 10/10/2017 12:05:55 PM PDT by treetopsandroofs (Had FDR been GOP, there would have been no World Wars, just "The Great War" and "Roosevelt's Wars".)
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“He has absolutely brought the NFL around full circle. Pretty soon they will beg for mercy.”

I just don’t see it.

Leftists for more than eight years when cornered just double down like their god the Fraud taught them.


14 posted on 10/10/2017 12:07:14 PM PDT by treetopsandroofs (Had FDR been GOP, there would have been no World Wars, just "The Great War" and "Roosevelt's Wars".)
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To: Enlightened1
Too late, wrong reasons.

I stand voluntarily, out of respect.

15 posted on 10/10/2017 12:10:32 PM PDT by HonkyTonkMan
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To: Enlightened1

The policy isn’t the problem for me. The problem is that I have seen that the NFL has hate and disdain for the America I love.
Forcing them to stand against, under duress, doesn’t fix this.


16 posted on 10/10/2017 12:12:09 PM PDT by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up.)
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2 of the 32 owners now demand their team stands.

Translated: they are hurting big time.

Sad note: I am sure VP Mike Pence wanted to be in Indianapolis Colts game where Peyton Manning was honored on Sunday.

I am certain that former Indiana Governor Mike Pence was miffed at missing the game honoring Peyton Manning.

Anyone who claims Mike Pence did a PR STUNT needs to a have a chat with Peyton Manning (and some of his former lineman equipped with brass knuckles (OOps! Guys 6'5" 320 lbs do not need anything to pound dimwit liberal broadcasters/reporters into the ground).

17 posted on 10/10/2017 12:14:05 PM PDT by topher (Traditional values -- especially family values -- which have been proven over time.)
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To: Professional

“I must say that Donald Trump is sacking and tackling very very well....”

No facemasking, no blindside tackles, no clipping. Trump takes’em head on.


18 posted on 10/10/2017 12:14:56 PM PDT by moovova
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To: DesertRhino

If they thought it was an important issue, they would be meeting right now not next week. Waiting until then is more empty seats, more viewers lost, more debate on how stupid the owners are and the league. They don’t think it is important, I don’t think the league is important either.


19 posted on 10/10/2017 12:15:38 PM PDT by Kozy (new age haruspex; "Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth.")
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To: Enlightened1

Too late


20 posted on 10/10/2017 12:15:56 PM PDT by RaginRak
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