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Opinions/Editorials Title: National Survey: Americans Agree with Trump on National Anthem and NFL Protests National Survey: Americans Agree with Trump on National Anthem and NFL Protests by Dylan Gwinn The Remington Research Group has just conducted a public poll, which shows two things very clearly. First, the American people agree with Donald Trump when it comes to NFL anthem protests. Second, if the NFL doesnt cease allowing their league to become a fashion show for narcissistic SJW-wannabes, college football will be the most popular sport in America within five years. While this is only one survey this is a survey conducted after President Trump declared war on NFL protesters in Alabama last Friday night, and if this poll is any indication, that war is already over. The survey addresses the Trump factor directly: Yes: 64% Q8: On Sunday, a number of NFL players knelt during the national anthem in protest of Donald Trumps statements, including players from your favorite team. Does this make you more likely or less likely to watch your favorite teams games in the future? More likely: 30% That two-question sequence is devastating for the NFL. Within the space of those questions, the poll establishes that a significant majority of the American people agree with what Trump said in Alabama on Friday night. Moreover, it also shows that the NFLs response to President Trump was a complete failure. Not only that, the poll shows that President Trump is more popular than NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell personally: Favorable: 46% Q2: What is your opinion of Roger Goodell? Favorable: 12% This crystallizes, as Daniel Flynn noted on the sports page a few days ago, just how well Donald Trump has chosen his enemies. In picking a fight with the NFL, headed-up by Roger Goodell, Trump pits himself against people that the public essentially loathes. Making it next to impossible for him to come out the loser in any kind of PR conflict. While President Trump may have his difficulties from time-to-time, he is infinitely more popular than the people hes criticizing. As for the popularity of the player protests themselves? That doesnt look good for the NFL either: More football: 19% [GO TO Q6] Q5: Why would you say you are watching less football this year? Players using the NFL as a stage for their political views: 69% Q6: Do you think NFL players should stand and be respectful during the national anthem? Yes: 64% This shows a public backlash against the substance and style of the protests. Not only has all the activism driven fans away from watching the games. The fans also substantively disagree with the players using the anthem as a tool for protest. A point buttressed by these follow-up questions: Support: 31% Q10: In the future, would you prefer to see more politics, less politics, or the same amount of politics during sporting events? More politics: 7% The partisan breakdown of the poll is disastrous for the league as well: Republicans and Non-Partisans have been cutting back on watching football at a higher rate than Democrats, as 66% of Republicans say they have watched less football this year compared to 33% of Democrats. Among Non-Partisans, 55% reported they have watched less football this year compared to the past. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top Page Up Full Thread Page Down Bottom/Latest Begin Trace Mode for Comment # 1.
#1. To: nolu chan (#0)
If anything, college students are more likely to do this kind of protest stuff than are pro players.
#6. To: Pinguinite (#1)
Not if they want to stay on the team and keep enjoying a free scholarship. Have you seen any college end zone celebrations lately featuring a player simulating being a dog peeing, or a person crapping? Have you seen a college team circle jerk in the middle of the field where everyone takes a knee to protest? With the coaches and the university president joining in?
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