Author Topic: New policy requires on-field players, personnel to stand for anthem (Read 1765 times)

driftdiver · « **on:** May 23, 2018, 05:10:49 pm »

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23582533/nfl-owners-approve-new-national-anthem-policy

ATLANTA -- NFL owners have unanimously approved a new national anthem policy that requires players to stand if they are on the field during the performance but gives them the option to remain in the locker room if they prefer, it was announced Wednesday.

The new policy subjects teams to a fine if a player or any other team personnel do not show respect for the anthem. That includes any attempt to sit or kneel, as dozens of players have done during the past two seasons. Those teams will also have the option to fine any team personnel, including players, for the infraction.

"This season, all league and team personnel shall stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "Personnel who choose not to stand for the Anthem may stay in the locker room until after the Anthem has been performed.

"We believe today's decision will keep our focus on the game and the extraordinary athletes who play it -- and on our fans who enjoy it."

A vote took place at the conclusion of the league's spring meetings and was approved by all 32 owners.

Sanguine · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2018, 05:13:17 pm »

I think they already had a similar policy, but I'm happy that they have restated it and appear to plan on enforcing it.

Maj. Bill Martin · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2018, 05:16:04 pm »

Yeah, this is the right policy. It basically tells players they can't use games to make political statements. If a particular player is an anti-American S.O.B., they can sit in the locker room until the anthem is over.

240B · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2018, 05:22:09 pm »

I predict that nothing will change until someone is fired. The people doing this crap don't care about some general policy until it effects them personally.

musiclady · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2018, 05:27:25 pm »

Quote from: Maj. Bill Martin on May 23, 2018, 05:16:04 pm

Yeah, this is the right policy. It basically tells players they can't use games to make political statements. If a particular player is an anti-American S.O.B., they can sit in the locker room until the anthem is over.

It's a great solution........... probably because the NFL lost viewership because of these political pranks.

Sanguine · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2018, 05:28:18 pm »

Quote from: musiclady on May 23, 2018, 05:27:25 pm

It's a great solution........... probably because the NFL lost viewership because of these political pranks.

You know it!

Frank Cannon · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2018, 05:30:25 pm »

Another win for the President.

Applewood · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2018, 05:33:06 pm »

Quote from: Maj. Bill Martin on May 23, 2018, 05:16:04 pm

Yeah, this is the right policy. It basically tells players they can't use games to make political statements. If a particular player is an anti-American S.O.B., they can sit in the locker room until the anthem is over.

Or better yet -- the player can resign, give up his lucrative salary and benefits, move to some third world county and see how bad things really are in other parts of the world. Maybe then he will appreciate how good things are here and stop whining like a 2-year-old.

DB · « **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2018, 05:33:23 pm »

Where's that image of closing the barn door after the horse is gone...

driftdiver · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2018, 06:03:45 pm »

yeah too late, not interested in the NFL. They've shown where their loyalties are.

Sanguine · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2018, 06:09:36 pm »

If this is as it is reported, I will definitely go back to watching pro footall.

WingNot · « **Reply #11 on:** May 23, 2018, 06:25:33 pm »

His stain is still on the NFL.

dfwgator · « **Reply #12 on:** May 23, 2018, 06:27:05 pm »

I don't care what they do, I ain't watching.

Sanguine · « **Reply #13 on:** May 23, 2018, 06:29:14 pm »

If we don't watch them when they do the wrong thing, it makes sense that we do watch them when they do the right thing.

Slide Rule · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2018, 03:00:00 am »

Quote from: 240B on May 23, 2018, 05:22:09 pm

I predict that nothing will change until someone is fired. The people doing this crap don't care about some general policy until it effects them personally.

I predict that nothing will change until someone loses their franchise.

:)

raml · « **Reply #15 on:** May 24, 2018, 04:35:17 am »

I intend to watch again and if they don't abide by this rule will stop watching. I agree that if they show respect for the flag then I will once again watch them to show I appreciate they showed some backbone to their players.

Applewood · « **Reply #16 on:** May 24, 2018, 04:35:59 am »

Critics: NFL decision chooses mainstream appeal over players

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WASHINGTON â€” With its decision to ban kneeling during the national anthem, critics are accusing the NFL of prioritizing being in the good financial graces of mainstream America over the social justice passions of its players trying to draw attention to the deaths of African-Americans at the hands of police.

Some opponents of the new policy now vow to never watch an NFL game again.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/critics-nfl-decision-chooses-mainstream-appeal-over-players/ar-AAxIBBo?ocid=spartandhp

LOL

Frank Cannon · « **Reply #17 on:** May 24, 2018, 04:42:52 am »

Quote from: Applewood on May 24, 2018, 04:35:59 am

Critics: NFL decision chooses mainstream appeal over players

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/critics-nfl-decision-chooses-mainstream-appeal-over-players/ar-AAxIBBo?ocid=spartandhp

LOL

Maybe these drug dealing thug players can give up their salaries so the league can afford to let them continue their silly protests.

jpsb · « **Reply #18 on:** May 24, 2018, 04:59:59 am »

Quote from: Applewood on May 23, 2018, 05:33:06 pm

Or better yet -- the player can resign, give up his lucrative salary and benefits, move to some third world county and see how bad things really are in other parts of the world. Maybe then he will appreciate how good things are here and stop whining like a 2-year-old.

That is a policy I could support. Screw these anti-American millionaires. The NFL is dead to me, just
like the NBA.

Night Hides Not · « **Reply #19 on:** May 24, 2018, 05:45:06 am »

If I gave a flip about the NFL, I might care about today's decision, but I really don't. This vote was designed purely for economic reasons, to try and get fans back who left when players started kneeling.

What will pique my curiosity this fall is if the Dallas Cowboys fail to make it to the playoffs, then Jerry will be forced to fire the "red headed genius."

NFL Sundays will help me pass the time until college hoops rolls around. It's going to be a great year for the Zags, whose nonconference schedule will include North Carolina and Texas A&M. A home and home with A&M was announced this morning. Although we lost two stalwarts to graduation, we won't lose any underclassmen to the NBA this year.

jmyrlefuller · « **Reply #20 on:** May 24, 2018, 11:46:43 am »

Now get rid of Tom Brady and the NFL will truly be great again.

musiclady · « **Reply #21 on:** May 24, 2018, 01:21:58 pm »

Quote from: Sanguine on May 23, 2018, 06:29:14 pm

If we don't watch them when they do the wrong thing, it makes sense that we do watch them when they do the right thing.

Precisely.

If not, our own particular protest has no point.

Applewood · « **Reply #22 on:** May 24, 2018, 01:38:38 pm »

So now that these overpaid bums won't be allowed to act like jackasses during the National Anthem, their supporters are threatening a boycott. I have news for them. There are more of us who respect the flag and do not want to pay to see these shenanigans than these malcontents.

They're mad because the NFL chose to win back paying customers rather than cater to them. Too bad. The NFL is a business like any other business. Unless the NFL wants to fold, it will give preference toward the paying customers. If the customers are turned off by these protests and go elsewhere, the NFL loses money. And it's the revenue from the customers that pays the bills, including those hefty salaries these whiny players get.

Since many of the complainers are college educated, you would think they would understand this basic principle of economics. Heck, even a lowly former secretary like me understands that if a business loses customers, it won't be in business for long. I don't know. Maybe they don't care about that. Maybe they want the NFL to go under. Or maybe they want it to be a government operation like health care and everything else.

thackney · « **Reply #23 on:** May 24, 2018, 01:40:05 pm »

Quote from: Sanguine on May 23, 2018, 06:29:14 pm

If we don't watch them when they do the wrong thing, it makes sense that we do watch them when they do the right thing.

I was thinking if the general population was a bit slow to come back, they might be quicker with their response next issue like this.

driftdiver · « **Reply #24 on:** May 24, 2018, 01:43:18 pm »

Quote from: thackney on May 24, 2018, 01:40:05 pm

I was thinking if the general population was a bit slow to come back, they might be quicker with their response next issue like this.

@thackney
These aren't children we're trying to discipline. This is a business which has shown its disdain for this country and for the laws which hold it together. They are willing to pander to the crowd that hates America and wants to kill police officers. Now the NFL is acquiescing simply because their profit has been impacted.

Screw the NFL, I will not contribute another view, dollar or cheer for them.