Posted on 12/19/2011 4:30:08 AM PST by nhwingut
HOUSTON (The Blaze/AP) — Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey criticized members of the Houston Texans for not putting their hands over their hearts during the national anthem, calling their inaction “kind of offensive.”
Shockey says he saw “about 10 players” who didn’t do the traditional gesture when the anthem is played, and he told some of them how he felt during Carolina’s 28-13 victory.
“I was pretty upset in the way they weren’t showing respect to America during the national anthem,” Shockey said. “This is America and you should at least give respect to America.”
(Excerpt) Read more at theblaze.com ...
What’s neat is the change to flag protocol that now allows soldiers in civilian clothes and veterans to render the hand salute (present arms) to the colors during retreat.
To hear “retreat” played over the post PA system and to then stop my car, get out, and upon hearing “to the colors” come to present arms is an honor I will always cherish.
Kudos to Mr. Shockey!
Same here ... but I do have one problem with the National Anthem. When it's over, I still have to resist shouting "Beat Army" ...
Color us ultra patriotic but Mrs Clamper and I stand at attention hand over heart in our living room if the anthem is played on a TV game.
Somehow, I think, it's become confused with the Pledge. Both involve the flag. And I think it's true that people become inured to traditions to the point where they don't know when, where and how the traditions originated, or why they're observed.
I couldn’t tell anything from that video.
Thats just a bit OTT.
‘Jeremy Shockey accuses Texans of disrespecting America during National Anthem, proves he’s still an idiot’
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‘Shockey’s charge came so far out of left field that it could barely fit into Reliant, even on a day when the roof was closed. Reporters aren’t typically watching players during the National Anthem so it’s hard to say that he is completely wrong. But players in many pro sports are often swaying on their feet in place during the National Anthem, anticipating the game.
Many other players just stand there silently, what they probably think is respectfully, with their hands at their sides or clasped behind their back.
As long as everyone is standing for the song, no one keeps score of who is holding their arm across their chest.
Except apparently Jeremy Shockey. Forget being a tight end who has often failed to live up to the potential that made him the 14th overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft. Shockey is the head of the American Patriot Police. Self anointed.
He obviously wasn’t in Reliant for the Sept. 11 opener when the Texans put on a moving, flag-filled pregame ceremony that involved several players. DeMeco Ryans lead the Texans out onto the field, waving a gigantic American flag that day.
It’s absurd to call Houston’s NFL franchise unpatriotic. On the very day that Shockey made his charges, the Texans surprised the widow of a Marine with a halftime presentation that let her know she’d be receiving a new mortgage-free, custom-built home through Operation FINALLY HOME. Sara Wood and her 5-year-old son Landon will be moving into the new house.
Wood’s husband, Marine staff sergeant Scott Wood, was killed in the line of duty.
Shockey wasn’t interested in that though. Instead, he says he saw disrespect from the Texans toward the country that he loves.
Whether Shockey was really mad about the National Anthem or the crushing hit Ryans delivered to him, separating him from the football on one memorable play, is a matter for debate. For Shockey made sure to point out that he also beat Ryans on a touchdown catch, while pretending not to know the linebacker’s name.
“It was simple play,” Shockey said of the touchdown, “And I guess, what his name — Ryans, DeMarco Ryans, what’s his name? — DeMeco Ryans couldn’t make a play and it was an easy touchdown.”
Hey, no one’s ever employed Jeremy Shockey for his brain.’
You're right. Most players are staring towards the ground, shuffling their feet, chewing and spitting.
I went to the link, read the article and saw no video....where is it?
I provided a link further down. The video really doesn’t show what I thought it did, though. If you haven’t already, don’t bother.
OK, thanks
Here’s my issue: Several posting on this thread just took Shockley’s comments at face value— accepted what he said and praised him. Really?? Shockley said it so it’s true? Imagine them voting in the next presidential election.
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