So MU v PSG no anthem, but England v France get both?
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NFL 2018.1 The off season
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So MU v PSG no anthem, but England v France get both?
Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
Private league. They can do what they (generally) want. IIRC, the NBA has a "stand for the anthem" rule, also.
Private league. They can do what they (generally) want. IIRC, the NBA has a "stand for the anthem" rule, also.
Kepler
Si certus es dubita
Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
Of course they can. It's a matter of why these 32 particular semi-sentients choose to do so. And that's because of the mouth-breathers who buy the merch and plop in the seats.
Mixing commerce and politics is always a race to the jingoist bottom.
Of course they can. It's a matter of why these 32 particular semi-sentients choose to do so. And that's because of the mouth-breathers who buy the merch and plop in the seats.
Mixing commerce and politics is always a race to the jingoist bottom.
Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
And from a business standpoint, they want to keep their fanbase. Period. Once the tide REALLY starts to change, the NFL will change their tune, just like any other business. Look at how long this concussion thing took...just saying......
And from a business standpoint, they want to keep their fanbase. Period. Once the tide REALLY starts to change, the NFL will change their tune, just like any other business. Look at how long this concussion thing took...just saying......
Kepler
Si certus es dubita
Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
I can't wait for all 32 teams to retire number 25 in honor of Richard Sherman in 2050. Right about when the DOD breaks ground on the Tomb of the Unknown Civilian Collateral Damage.
We are always so brave when it's too late.
I can't wait for all 32 teams to retire number 25 in honor of Richard Sherman in 2050. Right about when the DOD breaks ground on the Tomb of the Unknown Civilian Collateral Damage.
We are always so brave when it's too late.
Jimjamesak
Already insane, UAA making it worse
Yup.
Berkshire BU Fan
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Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
You're right, Russell. I got my football alphabet mixed up. But I was thinking about the Jersey Generals/Houston Gamblers/Oakland Invaders/et al. Just anticipating a different outcome in the USFL v NFL case for the Donald was too much to pass up. Take yesterday's news, for example.
For Donald, I'm not sure if the choice is about standing or kneeling for the anthem. He's probably wondering whether or not he should remove that incredible helmet of hair out of respect for America.
You're right, Russell. I got my football alphabet mixed up. But I was thinking about the Jersey Generals/Houston Gamblers/Oakland Invaders/et al. Just anticipating a different outcome in the USFL v NFL case for the Donald was too much to pass up. Take yesterday's news, for example.
For Donald, I'm not sure if the choice is about standing or kneeling for the anthem. He's probably wondering whether or not he should remove that incredible helmet of hair out of respect for America.
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mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
How close did tD come to making an actual bid for Buffalo?
How close did tD come to making an actual bid for Buffalo?
SonofSouthie
Misanthrope
Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
From what I've read he did have a bid in but was outbid by Pegula.
That must have given him gas.
Handyman
Hug someone you care about...
Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NY Daily News cover torches NFL for anthem policy: "NFL dishonors the flag" <a href="https://t.co/ptEoJEjr8d">https://t.co/ptEoJEjr8d</a> <a href="https://t.co/zmzkxnMfcY">pic.twitter.com/zmzkxnMfcY</a></p>— The Hill (@thehill) <a href="https://twitter.com/thehill/status/999670378552352768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NY Daily News cover torches NFL for anthem policy: "NFL dishonors the flag" <a href="https://t.co/ptEoJEjr8d">https://t.co/ptEoJEjr8d</a> <a href="https://t.co/zmzkxnMfcY">pic.twitter.com/zmzkxnMfcY</a></p>— The Hill (@thehill) <a href="https://twitter.com/thehill/status/999670378552352768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Handyman
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Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
And the NFL is a bunch of chickenbleep losers. They want to blame the kneeling for the numbers going down but it isnt the kneeling, it is the watering down of the product and the NFL shocing the product in our face every 12 seconds.
And the NFL is a bunch of chickenbleep losers. They want to blame the kneeling for the numbers going down but it isnt the kneeling, it is the watering down of the product and the NFL shocing the product in our face every 12 seconds.
Handyman
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Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Statement from Chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson <a href="https://t.co/4JObk43oDT">pic.twitter.com/4JObk43oDT</a></p>— New York Jets (@nyjets) <a href="https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/999357427656077323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Statement from Chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson <a href="https://t.co/4JObk43oDT">pic.twitter.com/4JObk43oDT</a></p>— New York Jets (@nyjets) <a href="https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/999357427656077323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Handyman
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Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
Cole Aldrich seems to think otherwise:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thankful to be a part of a league where free speech is encouraged. I've gained so much understanding and appreciation from my teammates perspectives. I cant imagine being silenced. We can learn so much if we just listen. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/respectandlisten?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#respectandlisten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNBPA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheNBPA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a></p>— Cole Aldrich (@colea45) <a href="https://twitter.com/colea45/status/999390733856632833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Cole Aldrich seems to think otherwise:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thankful to be a part of a league where free speech is encouraged. I've gained so much understanding and appreciation from my teammates perspectives. I cant imagine being silenced. We can learn so much if we just listen. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/respectandlisten?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#respectandlisten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNBPA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheNBPA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a></p>— Cole Aldrich (@colea45) <a href="https://twitter.com/colea45/status/999390733856632833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2018</a></blockquote>
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SonofSouthie
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Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
“We have a rule that requires our players to stand for the anthem,” Silver said Thursday. “It’s been our rule for as long as I’ve been involved with the league, and my expectation is that our players will continue to stand for the anthem.”
That rule has been in place for decades, and was originally intended to ensure players weren’t shooting or stretching while the anthem was being played before a game. But in the current climate, it comes under greater scrutiny.
In addition to reminding teams about the rule, the memo also stated that teams don’t have discretion to waive the rule, and that the league office “will determine how to deal with any possible instance in which a player, coach or trainer does not stand for the anthem.”
They do have a rule.
“We have a rule that requires our players to stand for the anthem,” Silver said Thursday. “It’s been our rule for as long as I’ve been involved with the league, and my expectation is that our players will continue to stand for the anthem.”
That rule has been in place for decades, and was originally intended to ensure players weren’t shooting or stretching while the anthem was being played before a game. But in the current climate, it comes under greater scrutiny.
In addition to reminding teams about the rule, the memo also stated that teams don’t have discretion to waive the rule, and that the league office “will determine how to deal with any possible instance in which a player, coach or trainer does not stand for the anthem.”
Slap Shot
I got nothing
Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
Agreed although I'm of the belief the kneeling bit is tired and pointless even if I think they should have the right to make that choice.
Agreed although I'm of the belief the kneeling bit is tired and pointless even if I think they should have the right to make that choice.
Handyman
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Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
I think half the time they are doing it just to be "part of it" and say "look at me" but this BS that it is somehow an insult to the Flag or veterans is so ridiculous it hurts my head. The NFL pretending they care about any of that anyways is the biggest joke of all time they insult the Flag all the friggin time.
I think half the time they are doing it just to be "part of it" and say "look at me" but this BS that it is somehow an insult to the Flag or veterans is so ridiculous it hurts my head. The NFL pretending they care about any of that anyways is the biggest joke of all time they insult the Flag all the friggin time.
Handyman
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Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just in case ya forgot who suggested to <a href="https://twitter.com/Kaepernick7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kaepernick7</a> that he should kneel... <a href="https://t.co/QkfO5NV7c5">pic.twitter.com/QkfO5NV7c5</a></p>—
J.A.M. (@MrAcosta89) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrAcosta89/status/999339467004620804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just in case ya forgot who suggested to <a href="https://twitter.com/Kaepernick7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kaepernick7</a> that he should kneel... <a href="https://t.co/QkfO5NV7c5">pic.twitter.com/QkfO5NV7c5</a></p>—
J.A.M. (@MrAcosta89) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrAcosta89/status/999339467004620804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2018</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>