Posted on 09/27/2017 9:30:42 AM PDT by doug from upland
A player wearing a MAGA hat is already specifically barred under NFL rules, as it should be, because it makes a political statement.
The problem is that they don’t also bar physical actions that make political statements, and they need to change the rules to include such actions.
It is usury, no body is forced to take out the loan, all involved know the cost. Sometimes it makes sense.
I thought there were NFL rules and game rules that pertained to the players standing on field during the playing of the national anthem.
As an addendum to my previous post, I would also mention that I have heard that it was MUELLER who was in charge of those investigations in which the NFL caved.
Is there another source to verify? I’ve seen FB post where Feds pulled Funding, and can’t find a second source to verify.
Lots of FAKE news out there.
"Throughout the period on game-day that a player is visible to the stadium and television audience (including in pregame warm-ups, in the bench area, and during postgame interviews in the locker room or on the field), players are prohibited from wearing, displaying, or otherwise conveying personal messages either in writing or illustration, unless such message has been approved in advance by the League office. Items to celebrate anniversaries or memorable events, or to honor or commemorate individuals, such as helmet decals, and arm bands and jersey patches on players’ uniforms, are prohibited unless approved in advance by the League office. All such items approved by the League office, if any, must relate to team or League events or personages. The League will not grant permission for any club or player to wear, display, or otherwise convey messages, through helmet decals, arm bands, jersey patches, or other items affixed to game uniforms or equipment, which relate to political activities or causes, other non-football events, causes or campaigns, or charitable causes or campaigns."
This clearly bars any political imagery on any part of the uniform. But kneeling during the Anthem is now a political statement, as is raising the fist (a revolutionary "black-power" symbol). And these do not fit into any of the banned categories. In my opinion, the black power raised fist is just as offensive as raising one's arm in a Nazi salute. I'm sure the NFL would come down hard on the Nazi salute, but hypocritically ignore the raised fist.
NFL Rule (unsportsmanlike conduct, edited):
There shall be no unsportsmanlike conduct. This applies to any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship. Such acts specifically include, among others:
Using abusive, threatening, or insulting language or gestures to opponents, teammates, officials, or representatives of the League.
Using baiting or taunting acts or words that may engender ill will between teams.
Any violent gesture, or an act that is sexually suggestive or offensive.
These rules don't cover the kinds of demonstrations under discussion, and it's not made clear that they apply prior to or after the game.
My point is that the NFL needs to clarify these areas if they truly seek to get beyond this.
What begins?? Drama queen title.
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I too thought of that scene.
;^)
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Excellent! I hope this continues...
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Watching GOODELL for the past few years, I can only conclude that he wants to do for the NFL what Obama wanted to do for our military, national security and economy.
Think about that for a spell.
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