Crowell made a phony apology video and pledged to donate a game check to a police charity ($35,294.12).

Uh-huh. And if a member of the Ku Klux Klan apologized for the latest cross burning in a black's front yard and donated $35K to the United Negro College Fund that would make race relations better?

We now know what he thinks, how he feels, and what he tells his friends. That's not gonna change. He's simply going to be more careful.

Steelers don't participate in national anthem, with exception of ex-Ranger Alejandro Villanueva

You liberals just love open borders.

Heathen, you just make stuff up.

If the IRS can slow-walk applications from conservative groups -- with zero consequences -- then DHS can certainly slow-walk their entry back into the U.S.

If he wants to give them the ol' yellow stain blues, send the dogs after them on anti-trust.

Guess no history majors among the bunch.

They thought they were playing My Country, Tis of Thee.

It's purely a private NFL matter.

Actually, it has already spread to major league baseball, and internationally, and the actions are not happening in private.

What it is not, is a matter of constitutionally protected free speech. The First Amendment protects against governmental interference with free speech.

If the players can disrespect the flag, the national anthem, or the country on the field, in uniform, while they represent the team and the league, it is because they are being permitted to do so by the NFL and their team.

The First Amendment protects against governmental interference with free speech.

Thank you for admitting that Trump is wrong, and should shut his scofflaw mouth.

Thank you for admitting that Trump is wrong, and should shut his scofflaw mouth.

Thank you for participating. You get the Kaepernick participation award for adding your highly valued, albeit erroneous, insight.

Another Rockefeller Republican heard from.

US Army Ranger only one to come out for anthem.

That will not be forgotten. I'm sure Twitter applauded him and the SJWs tore him up.

Thank you for admitting that Trump is wrong, and should shut his scofflaw mouth.

Trump is equally free to urge their employers to fire them.

I had to look him up, had never heard of him even if he is syndicated on 100 stations. Good quip though.

Not to mention Brady with 40 seconds left wins the game...again. :-)

Did any Patriots kneel? I'm curious after their owner Kraft criticized Trump and supported the playas.

Someone should start a website, listing who kneels or acts out or refuse to leave the locker room for the anthem and in which games.

Update: Some Patriots did kneel, Brady did an arm link with one for solidarity

I had to look him up, had never heard of him even if he is syndicated on 100 stations.

I have heard him occasionally as a fill-in for Rush Limbaugh.

Did any Patriots kneel?

It was a dozen or so. Loud booing followed the national anthem.

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2017/09/devin_mccourty_explains_why_patriots_knelt_during_national_anthem

[excerpt]

FOXBORO — Devin McCourty knew it was going to be unpopular to some, but the Patriots defensive captain felt it was necessary.

Fueled by comments by President Donald J. Trump aimed at NFL players not standing for the national anthem, McCourty and at least 15 Patriots teammates took a knee during the anthem prior to playing the Texans Sunday. Many fans booed the players in response and called for them to “stand up.”

http://thehill.com/homenews/news/352164-nascar-owners-say-they-wouldnt-tolerate-national-anthem-protests-at-races

NASCAR owners say they wouldn’t tolerate national anthem protests at races

By Mallory Shelbourne
The Hill
09/24/17 04:03 PM EDT

Several NASCAR team owners said Sunday they would not condone racers protesting during the national anthem, amid protests by sports players at football and baseball games.

There were no protests reported during “The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in New Hampshire, according to The Associated Press.

Former NASCAR champion Richard Petty told the AP that any member of his team would be fired if they chose to protest the national anthem. Petty now owns Richard Petty Motorsports.

“Anybody that don’t stand up for the anthem oughta be out of the country. Period. What got ’em where they’re at? The United States,” Petty said in comments reported by the AP.

Richard Childress, a former driver who owns Richard Childress Racing, said any protests from his team members would “get you a ride on a Greyhound bus.”

[...]

Jones was on fire in his clip.

All eyes on tomorrow nights game. If no Cowboys disrespect our anthem, then Dallas will be the only team I watch this year.

All eyes on tomorrow nights game. If no Cowboys disrespect our anthem, then Dallas will be the only team I watch this year.

I've always disliked the Dallas Cowboys.

They may be my new favorite team.

Houston Texans apparently all stood. Jerry Jones told Cowboys players if they kneel they don't play. That was rumor control from a few coaches I know in the know. :-)

Houston Texans apparently all stood.

Houston Oilers used to be my favorite team. Back in the days of Earl Campbell, Warren Moon, Ernest Givins etc.

All eyes on tomorrow nights game. If no Cowboys disrespect our anthem, then Dallas will be the only team I watch this year.

Maybe you shouldn't switch teams just yet. See how it plays out for a week or so. There's still plenty of NFL season left.

Jerry Jones told Cowboys players if they kneel they don't play.

Update. Local sports writer stated the Jerry Jones threat was fake news.

So stay tuned for Monday Night football to see how the Cowboys deal with the recent protests.

US Army Ranger only one to come out for anthem.

I looked into this one more. I saw it reported that the young black coach of the Steelers, Mike Tomlin, was on the field with some other coaches (but nowhere near Villaneuve).

I noticed that ABC initially reported that all the Steelers stayed in the locker room. Obviously a lie and a deliberate lie at that.

Then ABC switched around and tried to pretend that the Steelers QB came out once the anthem had started. Well, it looked like he came out leading the team only after the last words of the anthem were sung. So, another deliberate lie, I think.

With all the arm-linking and statements about "supporting their teammates" (including some shameless pandering by Tom Brady), where were the Steelers supporting their teammate Villaneuve who had served multiple tours in Af-Pak?

And then ABC shamelessly lied about the whole event. You know, because those football fans are just too damned stupid to notice all their lies anyway.

Tomlin gave this answer on the Steelers sitting it out post-game:

A’s Bruce Maxwell first MLB player to kneel for anthem

A terrible team and insignificant rookie.

The YouTube thread is an all-out flame war as you can imagine. They seem to hate Villaneuve almost as much as they used to hate Tebow. At least, they're testing the waters.

They seem to hate Villaneuve almost as much as they used to hate Tebow.

https://twitter.com/govmikehuckabee?lang=en

Gov. Mike Huckabee?Verified account @GovMikeHuckabee 16h16 hours ago

Instead of mega-rich athletes taking knee during Nat'l Anthem, why not get on BOTH knees and thank God they live in USA? #respecttheflag

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http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-weekend-shootings-september-22-to-24-447523093.html

3 Dead, at Least 36 Wounded in Chicago Shooting

Three people have been killed and at least 36 have been wounded in shootings across Chicago this weekend.

The latest fatality occurred in the city’s South Austin neighborhood around 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning. A 34-year-old man was shot in the neck and chest by a person in a silver sedan, and was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital.

Another person, a 33-year-old man, was shot and killed in the 1500 block of South Trumbell around 2 a.m. Sunday morning. He was found in the street with a gunshot wound to his face by police, and was pronounced dead at Mt. Sinai.

Friday:

• Three people were shot in the 7200 block of South Green at approximately 7:37 p.m. A 16-year-old boy got into a verbal altercation with another person, who produced a gun and shot him. As two other men came to help him, they were also shot. The 16-year-old was taken to the hospital in stable condition. A 23-year-old man was shot in the knee and is also in stable condition at Christ Hospital. A man of unknown age suffered a graze wound to his back.

• A 42-year-old man was walking through an alley in the 6300 block of South Francisco at approximately 11:20 P.M. when a black Chevy Impala pulled up and one of the people inside fired shots at him. He was shot in the arm, and is in stable condition at Holy Cross.

Saturday:

• A 28-year-old man was shot in the groin on the 5400 block of West Van Buren at approximately 12:07 a.m. He was walking through an alley when a maroon van approached and an occupant fired shots at him. He was taken to Mt. Sinai in serious condition.

• A 25-year-old man was standing outside in the 2400 block of West 72nd Street when he was shot in the arm at approximately 12:22 a.m. He was taken to Christ Hospital in good condition.

• In the 1400 block of West Potomac at approximately 12:30 a.m., a 23-year-old man was shot in the arm, leg, and stomach when a person fired shots at him. He was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition.

• Two men were shot in the 3900 block of West Jackson at approximately 1:30 a.m. They were standing outside when they were shot. A 21-year-old man was shot in the leg and is in stable condition at Stroger. A 20-year-old man was shot in the leg and was taken to Mt. Sinai in stable condition.

• An unidentified man was shot in the head, chest, and leg in the 5900 block of South Sangamon at approximately 3:15 a.m. He was taken to Stroger in critical condition.

• Two people were shot in the 7600 block of South Halsted at approximately 3:35 a.m. A 29-year-old man was shot in the elbow and treated on scene when a person approached and began firing shots at him. A 23-year-old man suffered a graze wound to his shoulder and was treated on scene.

• A 22-year-old man was shot in the 3000 block of West 25th Street at 3:42 a.m. He was standing outside when a black Chevy Tahoe approached and shots were fired, striking him in both feet. He was taken to Stroger in stable condition.

• A 47-year-old man is in good condition after being shot in the knee on the 2500 block of South Kedzie at approximately 3:46 a.m. He was standing outside when shots were fired from a passing vehicle.

• A 27-year-old man allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and shot another 27-year-old man in the arms after a confrontation. Police were able to apprehend the suspect after firing shots at him after the incident occurred in the 8100 block of S. Maryland.

• An unknown person walked up to a house in the 10100 block of South Princeton at approximately 1:45 p.m. and shot a 25-year-old man through the window. The man suffered gunshot wounds to his arm and leg and was taken to Christ Hospital in stable condition.

• Two people were shot and one person was struck and killed by a fleeing vehicle in the 1600 block of North Central at approximately 12:26 p.m. A gray Jeep drove by and an occupant fired shots, striking a 63-year-old man in the arm and a 20-year-old man in the right hand. After the vehicle fled the scene, it struck a 56-year-old man, and he was pronounced dead at Loyola.

• During a robbery, a 31-year-old man refused to cooperate with offenders, and he was shot in the neck, arm, and leg. The incident occurred at 3:37 p.m. in the 9300 block of S. Ridgeland. He was taken to Christ Hospital in stable condition.

• An 18-year-old man was shot in the leg while standing on a sidewalk in the 0-100 block of East 120th Street at approximately 9:15 p.m. He is in stable condition at Roseland.

• Three people were shot in the 3800 block of West Roosevelt at 10 p.m. A man fired shots at a group and fled the scene in a black sedan. A 29-year-old man was shot in the face. An 18-year-old was shot in the right leg, and a 35-year-old was shot in the left leg. All three were taken to Mt. Sinai in stable condition.

Sunday:

• A 26-year-old man was shot in the groin while standing in the 1600 block of West 36th Street at approximately 12:38 a.m. A person in a black van fired shots at him. He was taken to Mt. Sinai in stable condition.

• A 36-year-old was standing on a sidewalk in the 6600 block of South Maryland when a person in a black SUV fired shots at him, striking him in the leg. He was taken to Northwestern in stable condition.

• In the 2600 block of West Wilcox at approximately 12:47 a.m., a 22-year-old man was shot in the back. He was taken to Mt. Sinai in stable condition.

• A 20-year-old man was standing on a sidewalk in the 2100 block of North Kilbourn at approximately 2:34 a.m. when he was shot in the left leg. He was taken to Illinois Masonic in stable condition.

• A man was shot in the 5900 block of South Sangamon at approximately 2:40 a.m. He suffered gunshot wounds to his head, chest, and legs, and is in critical condition at Stroger.

• A 23-year-old man was inside a fast food restaurant in the 3400 block of South King Drive at 3:05 a.m. when a person entered and shot him. He was taken to Northwestern in stable condition with a gunshot wound to his right leg.

• A 24-year-old man was taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition after being shot in the 3600 block of East 99th Street at approximately 4:02 a.m. He was standing on a sidewalk when a person in a dark colored SUV fired shots at him, hitting him in the right hip and right arm.

• A 29-year-old man was shot in the abdomen and was taken to St. Frances in serious condition. The incident occurred in the 6800 block of North Sheridan at approximately 4:39 a.m.

• In the 7900 block of South Coles at approximately 10:37 a.m., a 37-year-old man was shot in the head. He was taken to Stroger in critical condition.

• A 48-year-old man was shot in the upper back and is in serious condition. The incident occurred when a person driving a dark colored minivan fired shots at him in the 2300 block of South Leavitt around 3:28 p.m. The man was taken to Stroger Hospital.

• An 18-year-old woman was shot in the stomach and was taken to the hospital at approximately 3:45 p.m. The shooting occurred in the 5900 block of South Union.

• A 25-year-old man was shot in the 3500 block of West Jackson just before 6 p.m. He was shot in the left leg and is in serious condition at Mt. Sinai.

• A 27-year-old man was shot in the 5500 block of West North Avenue at approximately 5:42 p.m. He is in good condition with a gunshot wound to his arm.

I couldn't help myself but find a variation of that old gif you posted. So there!

I'm wondering if Villaneuve will be fined by his team or face repercussions. Would they dare?

My brother is a huge Pittsburgh fan since he was a kid. He doesn't care much for Tomlin. I'm wondering what he thinks of the Steelers now.

My brother is a huge Pittsburgh fan since he was a kid. He doesn't care much for Tomlin. I'm wondering what he thinks of the Steelers now.

I suppose you could ask him at a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

I would guess that the libs are scribbling away already on advisory pieces about "how to talk to your child about football and the trauma of the national anthem", "how to talk to your drunk uncle about how wrong the anthem is", etc.

Of course, this is just the Left doing its best to make everything political and controversial. And they do, of course, hate Thanksgiving and Christmas and the anthem and the NFL to begin with so pouring some gasoline on this and striking matches is a no-brainer for them. They are political arsonists.

Sunday:
• A 26-year-old man was shot in the groin while standing in the 1600 block of West 36th Street at approximately 12:38 a.m. A person in a black van fired shots at him. He was taken to Mt. Sinai in stable condition.
• A 36-year-old was standing on a sidewalk in the 6600 block of South Maryland when a person in a black SUV fired shots at him, striking him in the leg. He was taken to Northwestern in stable condition.
• . . .

My first guess: they were all shot by our national anthem.

If the players can disrespect the flag, the national anthem, or the country on the field, in uniform, while they represent the team and the league, it is because they are being permitted to do so by the NFL

That is entirely the issue, and why so many people are starting to shun the NFL.

I think we all could have predicted this one.

What it is not, is a matter of constitutionally protected free speech. The First Amendment protects against governmental interference with free speech.

Well, it is constitutionally protected from criminal action which means Trump has zero legal authority to do anything about it. My meaning with "private" was that the government has no say or grounds for complaint in the matter, and that it was solely in the purview of the NFL to deal with however they see fit. True, as stadiums qualify as public venues and the events are widely broadcast it is not private it that sense.

As it is not a federal matter, Trump should declare it as such, and his condemnation of the protest should be billed as his personal opinion, though underscoring that is not Trump's way.

From another angle, Trump's condemnation of the protests have actually served to reward the protesters with the very attention they want. That may have actually fanned the flames, so to speak, and encouraged other athletes to protest as well. Pro athletes may well have modest loyalty to country, but likely a stronger loyalty to their teammates, and compatriots in other pro sports.

Additionally, Villanueva’s jersey sales rocketed into the top sellers in the entire league as of 7:45 PM EST behind only Marshawn Lynch, Derek Carr, Carson Wentz, Brown, and Aaron Rodgers, 247 Sports reported.

Retired Sergeant Major across the street good buddy and neighbor is a huge Steelers fan. He's mighty pissed. I'm sure when he gets back from Idaho bear hunting (he did get a medium sized black bear last week) he will be sporting Villanueva's jersey in his garage workshop.

Unrepentant hypocrite Colin Kaepernick defends Fidel Castro

Retired Sergeant Major across the street good buddy and neighbor is a huge Steelers fan. He's mighty pissed. I'm sure when he gets back from Idaho bear hunting (he did get a medium sized black bear last week) he will be sporting Villanueva's jersey in his garage workshop.

Hitting them in the wallet is the only way to make the SJW NFL and SJW ESPN change.

This is another strategy of the Left overall. Just as they want to no-platform any conservatives who disagree with them, they want to convert the supposed untouchable cultural elements like the NFL with no-escapism. They want you to have no opportunity to escape their message in any venue and they will not tolerate anyone trying to use "their platform" unless it is in conformity with their policy agenda.

In this sense, I expect they will try to silence or expel Villaneuva. Or he will be targeted for a career-ending injury by other teams.

In this sense, I expect they will try to silence or expel Villaneuva.

I'm sure he will be labeled "white latino" sometime this week.

Unrepentant hypocrite Colin Kaepernick defends Fidel Castro

You might remind him of Kaep getting away with wearing pig socks with his uniform, entirely contrary to NFL and team policy. Goodell did nothing.

But try to honor fallen cops or wear a Christian T-shirt while sitting on the sidelines injured? All hell will break loose and Goodell will swing into action.

I'm sure he will be labeled "white latino" sometime this week.

Perhaps you know already but he is not a Latino of any flavor.

His father was a Spanish naval officer who had an assignment with NATO that brought him to the States and he was born here and had birthright citizenship as a result. His mother was also Spanish with both parents over 6' tall. That's tall for Spaniards.

So Villaneuva is a Spaniard, not a Hispanic. Therefore he's just another oppressive white man.

$44 million per year Globalist-Propagandist NFL Commish Roger Goodell:

"The NFL and our players are at our best when we create a sense of unity in our country and our culture."

Oh, the irony.

"Our culture"? "OUR Unity"?? WHOSE "sense of culture and unity" is that? The hypocritical, ungrateful, self-entitled. narcissistic "BLAME/HATE WHITEY!!" culture that is attempting to unite division, anarchy and hatred? The one that self-loathing white liberal-Left embraces? Uh, yeah.

Is this 0bama's "Culture" of "Hope & Change" of destroying America's institutions and our sovereignty from within?

ANSWER: YES TO ALL.

More PsyOps, guys. Nothing but PsyOps. DIVIDE & CONQUER.

Once the NFL exploited Pink Month as part of their "OPERATION: Feminize-Males" SJW agenda, some of us knew the Globalist' Game Plan was in full swing.

From the very beginning when Kaep suddenly decided to disrespect the National Anthem -- *without* being disciplined, it was GAME ON.

The NFL *also* is run by its own sub-"Shadow Governance" -- a division of Global Shadow Gubmint Inc. They knowingly used Kaep to catapult the propaganda and their agenda.

Given the league is 70% black, the future math, and coercion and peer pressure wasn't going to be hard to figure out.

All part of the ongoing demonizing of Trump, Whitey, and actual American UNITY and SOVEREIGNTY. All designed to help create CW2, chaos + anarchy = Martial Law.

Perhaps you know already but he is not a Latino of any flavor.

His father was a Spanish naval officer who had an assignment with NATO that brought him to the States and he was born here and had birthright citizenship as a result. His mother was also Spanish with both parents over 6' tall. That's tall for Spaniards.

So Villaneuva is a Spaniard, not a Hispanic. Therefore he's just another oppressive white man.

Interesting background on Villaneuva -- who is proven to a true and courageous patriot.

Should the Steelers (the author of the "Rooney Rule" that coerced NFL teams into AA employment policies that did NOT apply ironically to players) cut Villaneuva, the blow-back would be a tsunami. Already this stunt yesterday will prove to be crippling to the NFL.

That said, I concur with Red's prediction that the MSM will spin it so Villaneuva will be labeled "white latino" sometime this week.

My cousin reminded me of this article from last year:

Unrepentant hypocrite Colin Kaepernick defends Fidel Castro

And the NFL/ESPN yawned. OR praised him.

If the coach tries to hold the line on staying in the locker room, he can't be certain that others might not join the Spaniard since the vote was only by a narrow majority.

Notice that the news coverage focusing on the rookie Steeler, J. J. Watt, who raised $30 million for hurricane relief has now entirely disappeared. He was one of those staying in the locker room.

The NFL *also* is run by its own sub-"Shadow Governance" -- a division of Global Shadow Gubmint Inc. They knowingly used Kaep to catapult the propaganda and their agenda.

Wonder what would be going on at the stadium if my old Irish head bashing Knights of Columbus uncles were still around. Would not put it passed them to get on the field and 'assist' players to the standing position.

J. J. Watt, who raised $30 million for hurricane relief

JJ is on the Houston Texans. AFAIK all the Texans stood for the anthem. They played the Patriots this week.