I don't know why anyone would find it strange that kids would imitate others they see. Flip on the TV.
I will illustrate with words: a former President - who will remain unnamed but served as a role model to many - didn't always put his hand over his heart for the national anthem.
Turn to the NBA, I think most players don't cover their heart. Some probably out of a lack of respect, and others out of ignorance to the law and proper decorum. It is in the United States Code that people place their hand over their heart
Same 4 stand together, this time at the far end. The Sophomores and RS freshman. KA watches the singer. AS looks up, down, and around. LT and SP look at their Nikes the whole time. LT, KA, and AS clap for the singer... SP doesn't. No big deal. They aren't making spectacles of themselves. It's just odd that they signed together and stand together for the NA with a different "ritual" than everybody else. Nothing to see here apparently. They've all represented TN just fine.
All true.. i was there too. The Missouri players were in various forms of stances. Hands by sides, hands behind backs, hands over hearts. If they say they are protesting, then ok let's get to the bottom of it, but If they said they were praying the whole time, the Bible Belt would bless their heart right to sainthood. Let it go.
If it wasn't rude I'd have taken a pic, OP is fos...was at tonight's game and not one player stared at his feet throughout the anthem. Some had hand on hearts some behind their backs folded, it was sporadic, not like they sectioned themselves off...all looked at the flag.
More southern patriotism paranoia. The OP says it is nothing but insists on going on about it.
I specifically looked and paid attention to it...there 100% was not 4-5 guys standing together staring at their feet, if you believe that then you need glasses.
I never said that there were. I said that there had been 4 out of about 25 that weren't putting their hand over their heart and they all stand together. Turner and Phillips absolutely keep their heads down. Alexander watches. Schofield looks around, but watches most of the time. And it's not at all random. The 4, and now 5, stand together. EVERYBODY else in line other than those have there hands over their hearts. You are wrong.
Thanks and my post wasn't meant to be disrespectful to anyone or any tradition. What I mean is our society often forms norms and attempts to shame anyone that doesn't follow along. That is no disrespect to those tradition but when you look at them, they are in fact meaningless gestures. What I mean by that is nothing is accomplished in doing it. We see it as a sign of respect, and disrespect when others don't do it. But in reality, we have no idea what is in that persons mind, but we pass judgement on them by not following our norms. I'm not a fan or President Obama in any way shape or form, but hammering the guy for a picture with him during the national anthem is what makes his opponents appear to have no meaning because we takes shots at everything. Instead we need to focus on the things that matter. I am opposed to nearly every political aspect of President Obama, but to question the work that he put in for this country is a bit silly given the stress and demand that comes with the job he did. Again, I think he was a bad President, due to his policy not because he didn't put his hand over his heart during the anthem.
I think Colin Kapernick is a fool, not because he took a knee during the national anthem, but because he wore socks with pigs wearing police hats and continued to spread divisiveness and hatred based on false stories.
Good discussion though.
Schofield, Alexander, and Turner chose to deviate from every other team member's display of respect last year.
Remember, I didn't say that any of these guys were disrespectful.
Bumping and stirring.
I wonder how the team line for the NA plays out this year. 2 of the 5 that stood together and took a different stance are no longer on the team.
I'm pretty sure if anybody takes a knee, CRB will tell them "buh-bye".
Schofield, Alexander, and Turner chose to deviate from every other team member's display of respect last year. Those are the upperclassmen, team leaders this year. I'll be paying attention in 3 days.
Remember, I didn't say that any of these guys were disrespectful. I just found it odd that there was a group that stood together and had a different public display during the NA than the other 20-25 teammates and coaches.
Flame away. I'm kind of bored right now.
I hope the whole squad takes a knee. If you haven't noticed most bball coaches are very liberal and support the protests. Just look at Pop and Kerr. Two of the best out there. I doubt Barnes would be mad.