NFL on N. anthem policy

[Lee Borgersen]

  NEW YORK — The NFL is not changing its national anthem policy to require players to stand during the national anthem.


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Commissioner Roger Goodell and several owners said Wednesday at the league's fall meetings that altering the language from "should stand" to "must stand" was not discussed.
New York Giants owner John Mara noted that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones "spoke at length" to the other owners about the anthem issue. Jones has said any Dallas player who doesn't stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner" would not be playing.

Goodell reiterated that the league and its 32 clubs "believe everyone should stand for the national anthem. It's an important part of our policy and the game. It's important to honor our flag and our country and I think our fans expect that."

Asked about any owners who threatened discipline for players who didn't stand, Goodell said the owners didn't discuss it.

"There was a fair amount of conversation and I think our clubs see it the same way. I can't deal with hypotheticals," Goodell said.

Reminded that President Donald Trump tweeted again Wednesday about the demonstrations during the anthem, Goodell said there was nothing unpatriotic about his league.

"Everyone feels strongly about our country and have pride," he said, adding the NFL is "not afraid of tough conversations.

"What we are trying to stay out of is politics." (cop out)

Goodell noted that only six or seven players are still kneeling or are involved in protests.

"We hope we will continue to work to put that at zero," he said.

On Tuesday, in an unprecedented move for a league meeting, a group of 11 owners and more than a dozen players met for more than two hours at NFL headquarters. Among the topics discussed was enhancing the players' platforms for speaking out on social issues.

"I understand the way they feel about these issues," Goodell said Wednesday. "We feel the same about patriotism and the flag and I believe our players feel that way. We have a great deal of support for the efforts of our players."

Video news conference:
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/goodell-nfl-not-changing-its-national-anthem-policy/ar-AAtH36K

[glenn57]

i might have to start liking Jerry Jones and the cowpokes!!!!!! i still adamately think that the workplace is no place to publicly express your views and if these owners would grow a pair.............................

[Lee Borgersen]

i might have to start liking Jerry Jones and the cowpokes!!!!!! i still adamately think that the workplace is no place to publicly express your views and if these owners would grow a pair.............................

As usual I have ta agree wit-cha again Glenn

  "as usual"

[glenn57]

i might have to start liking Jerry Jones and the cowpokes!!!!!! i still adamately think that the workplace is no place to publicly express your views and if these owners would grow a pair.............................

As usual I have ta agree wit-cha again Glenn

  "as usual"

[Jerkbiat]

I have to agree with ya to Glenn.

[Rebel SS]

What about the cheerleaders? Maybe they should give a one leg salute to those who stand....

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[glenn57]

What about the cheerleaders? Maybe they should give a one leg salute to those who stand....

[Lee Borgersen]

What about the cheerleaders? Maybe they should give a one leg salute to those who stand....

"When you raise your arm you loose your charm."

"When you raise your leg you make me beg"

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[Rebel SS]

An excellent response, Mr. Borgey. I always knew you were a class act.   

[glenn57]

An excellent response, Mr. Borgey. I always knew you were a class act.   

from one auld phart pervert to another!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rebel SS]

It appears there may be some slight dissension in the ranks.   

 
PERVERT!!!! Wahddya you talkin' about, ya humpin' hermaphrodite!!! 

[glenn57]

It appears there may be some slight dissension in the ranks.   

 
PERVERT!!!! Wahddya you talkin' about, ya humpin' hermaphrodite!!! 

[mike89]

aw he stands or lays what ever just like the rest of the pervs here!!!!!!

[Rebel SS]

Well!  Boo boo bear speaks up!!   

[glenn57]

aw he stands or lays what ever just like the rest of the pervs here!!!!!!

yea but i dont have slobber all over my puter screen like you reb and lee do!!!!!!!!!

[Rebel SS]

Boy, the list just keeps growing. Dose pre-verts luvs company.....

[mike89]

Boy, the list just keeps growing. Dose pre-verts luvs company.....

did it ever stop growing????

[Rebel SS]

Boy, the list just keeps growing. Dose pre-verts luvs company.....

did it ever stop growing????

DON'T GO THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LPS]

I'm just reading.....

[kenhuntin]

The one thing all very different Americans have in unity is country. To corrupt the Anthem and spit on the graves of patriots since our founding is pitiful and at the least complete ignorance. There is no one group excluding Congress that has more rights than any other group of citizens. Diversity is recognized in America but strength through diversity is a farce unless all individual threads of a rope intertwine.

[Lee Borgersen]

The one thing all very different Americans have in unity is country. To corrupt the Anthem and spit on the graves of patriots since our founding is pitiful and at the least complete ignorance. There is no one group excluding Congress that has more rights than any other group of citizens. Diversity is recognized in America but strength through diversity is a farce unless all individual threads of a rope intertwine.

So, like are you sayin dat like Glenn and I should intertwine.   Den what happens if our wives find out about it?

Borgie ain't gunna be to happy.

 
But da devil made me say dat!

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[glenn57]

 Awe shucks Lee  deep down I'm a pretty nice, humble fin living feller. you can even ask Reb and boar!;

[Rebel SS]

Dang!!! There's that squeakin' noise again!! 

[mike89]

need a mouse trap!!!!!  a big one!!!

[Lee Borgersen]

    Donald Trump releases ‘Stand for the National Anthem Petition’



Official Stand for the National Anthem Petition.

The President has asked for a list of supporters who stand for the National Anthem. Add your name below to show your patriotism and support:



                                                   Here: .....
                          https://gop.com/stand-for-anthem-petition/

[Steve-o]

I really hoped this was fake news, but its not.  What purpose does this serve?!?

(Except maybe to get a list of names, emails, and their zip code locations uploaded to the GOP web server.)

I don't think I'd last very long on the President's staff...

Trump:  Steve, log into the GOP website and put up a petition for Americans to show their support for standing for the National Anthem.  It will go viral.
Steve-o:  Mr. President - with all due respect - that is a stupid idea that serves no purpose.
Trump:  You're fired.

[mike89]

and then Steve-o said: thank you Mr. President!!!

[Rebel SS]

A lot of things in the world "serve no purpose" from certain viewpoints. Things like the Kardashian "reality" shows.  And the other 98% garbage on TV.

[snow1]

Ken,well there is one group that has more rights besides comgress....The natives,they live a double standard life style $$$ wise,zero taxes wilst living on the rez.

[Steve-o]

Ken,well there is one group that has more rights besides comgress....The natives,they live a double standard life style $$$ wise,zero taxes wilst living on the rez.

Yeah, but would your trade places with them... with everything you've got now - for everything they deal with?

I'm happy to earn my keep and pay my way.