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Eric Reid takes a knee during national anthem in first game as Carolina Panthers player
Fox News ^ | October 07, 2018 | Katherine Lam

Posted on 10/07/2018 1:53:43 PM PDT by Hojczyk

Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid took a knee during the national anthem before Sunday’s game against the New York Giants in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Reid was the only player to kneel during the “Star Spangled Banner,” continuing the protest he began while playing for the San Francisco 49ers. He was the first Panthers player ever to kneel during the national anthem.

Sunday also marked Reid’s return to the NFL after signing with the Panthers on Sept. 27. He and Kaepernick filed a grievance against the league alleging teams colluded against signing him during free agency because of the kneeling controversy. Despite signing a one-year contract with the Panthers, Reid told ESPN he will continue with the case "without a doubt."

Prior to Sunday’s game, Reid said he was “still considering” whether he will continue the protest.

"I'm still evaluating the scope of our country, and I'll make that decision later," he said last week.

However, Reid made it clear he would continue to fight against racial and social injustice along with Kaepernick. Reid, who is African-American, said he will continue to "stand up for my people."

(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: california; carolinapanthers; charlotte; disgrace; ericreid; newyorkgiants; nfl; northcarolina; sanfrancisco49ers
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1 posted on 10/07/2018 1:53:43 PM PDT by Hojczyk
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To: Hojczyk

Hell, it’s a lot shorter and easier than giving ‘em an IQ test.


2 posted on 10/07/2018 1:55:22 PM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: Hojczyk

Don’t care

Stop watching football

If they want to kill their own brand, let them.


3 posted on 10/07/2018 1:55:44 PM PDT by Trump.Deplorable
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To: Hojczyk

Interesting to see the owner allow a weekly UFL thread here. Unamerican Football League.


4 posted on 10/07/2018 1:56:42 PM PDT by morphing libertarian (Use Comey's Report; Indict Hillary now. --- Proud Smelly Walmart Deplorable)
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To: Hojczyk

“I’m still evaluating the scope of our country”

Looking forward to your report with great anticipation.


5 posted on 10/07/2018 2:01:22 PM PDT by Rennes Templar (Trump: America First. Obama: Quran First. Clintons: Money First)
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To: Hojczyk

Stupid idiot.
By the way, two weeks back, I heard that both the Patriots and the Oakland Raiders were considering inviting Kaepernick to test for their teams. What happened with that?
Or was Kaep’s lawyer wrong for the second time in a row?


6 posted on 10/07/2018 2:05:17 PM PDT by lee martell (AT)
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To: Trump.Deplorable

OH good grief! I don’t watch the NFL usually but stumbled on the Panthers game today and watched 5 minutes of it. Had I known about this outrage, I wouldn’t have given it one second of viewing.

NO MORE!


7 posted on 10/07/2018 2:05:18 PM PDT by Freedom'sWorthIt
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Good. Love watching this retarded game crash and burn.


8 posted on 10/07/2018 2:07:49 PM PDT by proust ("The rule is, jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today.")
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To: Hojczyk

I am going to wish him luck. Break a leg or arm or . . .


9 posted on 10/07/2018 2:14:15 PM PDT by I Drive Too Fast
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To: Hojczyk

Screw the NFL all to Hell.


10 posted on 10/07/2018 2:14:49 PM PDT by dinodino
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To: Hojczyk

If the nfl were broadcasted like mlb rather than on TV over the air, the nfl would be finished.


11 posted on 10/07/2018 2:18:34 PM PDT by onedoug
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To: Hojczyk

Is it football season? Hm.


12 posted on 10/07/2018 2:19:02 PM PDT by Two Kids' Dad (((( Sessions couldn't find his own ass if Al Franken was grabbing it at the time ))))
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To: onedoug

Apparently that asshat Goodell called Trump and thanked him for opening up Canada what was that about?


13 posted on 10/07/2018 2:21:14 PM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: Hojczyk

He must be tired from all that comunity change he brought during his off-season days.


14 posted on 10/07/2018 2:22:53 PM PDT by BookmanTheJanitor
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To: Hojczyk
Unfortunately, I cannot become more disengaged from the NFL than I already have become, thanks to the take a knee movement.

As of yet, I have not engaged in active opposition, but if this BS continues, that is the next step

15 posted on 10/07/2018 2:23:41 PM PDT by rdcbn
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To: Hojczyk

Who is Eric Reid?

And, who are the Carolina Panthers?

And, why should I or any other American care?


16 posted on 10/07/2018 2:35:08 PM PDT by Taxman (We will never be a truly free people so long as we have the income tax and the IRS.)
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To: Hojczyk
I grew up watching the nfl as a kid. Couldn't wait to get old enough to watch MNF when it was the thing to do.

Now. I could care less. Haven't watched a game since the whole take knee mess started.

17 posted on 10/07/2018 2:39:11 PM PDT by ealgeone (SCRIPTURE DOES NOT CHANGE!)
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To: Hojczyk

An unknown player on an unknown team in an unknown city...

Tell me more...

/s /s /s /s /s


18 posted on 10/07/2018 2:42:31 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 $215.71 from 50% increase in 1.2183 yrs)
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To: Two Kids' Dad
Is it football season? Hm.

Football season follows the baseball season—I think. ;)

19 posted on 10/07/2018 2:45:29 PM PDT by Does so (If Trump Colluded with Russians, Why Did Hillary Win The Popular Vote?)
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To: Hojczyk

“Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen.”


20 posted on 10/07/2018 2:48:21 PM PDT by windsorknot
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