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Jets Nick Mangold Honors Slain NYPD Officers By Wearing NYPD Hat Before Jets-Patriots Game
Brobible.com ^ | 12/21/14 | Jorge Alonso

Posted on 12/21/2014 2:23:09 PM PST by jttpwalsh

Before the Jets-Patriots game on Sunday, Jets Nick Mangold was seen wearing an NYPD hat in honor of the two NYPD police officers who were tragically killed on Saturday.

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1 posted on 12/21/2014 2:23:09 PM PST by jttpwalsh
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To: jttpwalsh

This was mentioned on another thread, but I thought it merited it’s own discussion. Thanks, to all!


2 posted on 12/21/2014 2:23:58 PM PST by jttpwalsh
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He’s a good guy!


3 posted on 12/21/2014 2:25:58 PM PST by Dr. Ursus
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Sure is. I am a Pats fan, and while I hoped he would not play well, was sad to see him leave the game with an injury. Hope he is okay.


4 posted on 12/21/2014 2:27:46 PM PST by rlmorel (The Media's Principles: Conflict must exist. Doesn't exist? Create it. Exists? Exacerbate it.)
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To: Dr. Ursus

That’s for sure - I wear my #74 jersey with a bit more pride, today.


5 posted on 12/21/2014 2:28:10 PM PST by jttpwalsh
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
Well done, Jeff! Let's see if the media cowards and NFL management cowards decide to make a statement in week 17.
6 posted on 12/21/2014 2:29:03 PM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/ _____________________ Celebrate the Polls, Ignore the Trolls)
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Very good indeed!


7 posted on 12/21/2014 2:29:07 PM PST by livius
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
Well done, Nick! (whoops, brain fart) Let's see if the media cowards and NFL management cowards decide to make a statement in week 17.
8 posted on 12/21/2014 2:29:31 PM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/ _____________________ Celebrate the Polls, Ignore the Trolls)
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9 posted on 12/21/2014 2:29:34 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Dr. Ursus
"He’s a good guy!"

Maybe, but what is the ramifications of sports events becoming political soap boxes?

10 posted on 12/21/2014 2:30:03 PM PST by Buffalo Head (Illigitimi non carborundum)
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To: jttpwalsh

Good for him.


11 posted on 12/21/2014 2:30:11 PM PST by The Ghost of FReepers Past (Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
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It’s a little late for worrying about that.


12 posted on 12/21/2014 2:32:01 PM PST by EEGator
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To: Buffalo Head

What’s political about supporting the police?


13 posted on 12/21/2014 2:32:48 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: jttpwalsh

Good on this former OSU Buckeye.


14 posted on 12/21/2014 2:34:20 PM PST by darkangel82
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To: jttpwalsh

God bless him.


15 posted on 12/21/2014 2:34:46 PM PST by armydawg505
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Probably get fined by Roger Goodell.


16 posted on 12/21/2014 2:36:14 PM PST by MuttTheHoople (Ob)
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To: The Ghost of FReepers Past; livius; goldstategop; armydawg505; darkangel82; MuttTheHoople

Thanks to all for your replies - refreshing to see a player from the NFL stand up for a good cause.


17 posted on 12/21/2014 2:40:26 PM PST by jttpwalsh
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Good man..its nice hearing once in a while about players in the NFL who actually have something called a CONSCIENCE..God Bless him for wearing that hat in honor of the NYPD..I wonder, will LeBron James and others who wore “I can’t Breathe” T-shirts wear anything to honor these two brave men..yeah yeah I know, its not gonna happen


18 posted on 12/21/2014 2:41:25 PM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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We should all wear support gear. Military, police, firemen, EMT.


19 posted on 12/21/2014 2:45:29 PM PST by huldah1776
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To: Sarah Barracuda

others who wore “I can’t Breathe” T-shirts wear anything to honor these two brave men


With a huge dose of irony, I certainly won’t be holding MY breath, waiting. Thanks for your reply.


20 posted on 12/21/2014 2:46:01 PM PST by jttpwalsh
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