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Ex-LSU Safety Eric Reid Explains Why He Didn't Stand For National Anthem

by Staff Reporter

September 2, 2016148 Comments

Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Former LSU and current San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid explained why he chose to take a knee, along with quarterback Colin Kaepernick, during the National Anthem on Thursday night.

Here is what he said. Per ProFootballTalk.com:

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“He is taking advantage of the platform that he’s given to bring awareness to a worthy cause,” Reid said. “What’s more American than that?”

This time, Kaepernick didn’t retreat to the bench, but took a knee near the sideline, and Reid took a knee next to him.

“It’s something that’s been on my mind all week and after talking to Colin many times, I talked to him today before the game,” Reid said. “People thought it was disrespectful for him to sit down. He was able to decide, ‘What if we took a knee instead of sitting?’

“And that came off as more respectful to the country, to the anthem, to the military. And I agree with that. It shows that he hears that people were hurt by him sitting, but he still believes in the cause that he wants to bring awareness to. So he changed his physical position from sitting down to take a knee to still show respect.”

“I don’t personally feel oppressed, but there are things that have happened in this country that have touched very close to home for me — the situation in Louisiana,” Reid said. “I grew up around that. But this is a responsibility that he feels and a responsibility that I feel as well. It’s bigger than football.”

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rileytiger•96 months

Your right to sit and my right to call you a dumb piece of crap. Go move somewhere else.

LsuNav•96 months

What is the big deal here? These guys have the right to express themselves. They are standing up for something, misguided or not. How many of people do you know that go against the flow to combat a wrong?

Vernonbrew22•96 months

I am an Afro Americanno man in my fifties and I scourge gonzos like this. This country has more opportunities for all those who decide to take em. Mark these two off my prayer list.

GI_BOE•96 months

wont ever watch him either

Mulerider•96 months

When people say they are oppressed, who exactly is the oppressor? The government whose President and Attorney General are black and run the Department of Justice? These oppressed groups alway generalize. Who is oppressing? What law has been passed that oppresses? What government or non-government group's agenda is to oppress? If this country is oppressive, what country should we model ourselves after that is less oppressive?

Vernonbrew22•96 months

I wish the Po Po could keep track of the ingrates for the times when their cousins are robbing them or Their addictions become known publicly. They could just show up and drive off to the nearest doughnut shop

LsuNav•96 months

Aren't you generalizing as well? Spend a couple hundred years terrorizing and dehumanizing people and then say let's forget all that now just go out and be successful. It isn't very easy to do or these problems would be gone. The US is the best this world has to offer but we can still get better.

Vernonbrew22•96 months

I take back everything I said offensive to whites yesterday. I just had my buz on yo. We gave yet to achieve greatness. Brandon will lead this ship right

Storm Warning•96 months

Now, there are two NFL players who can kiss my @$$.

Kcrad•96 months

Screw him and PepperDick

08trey023•96 months

Are we wearing helmet stickers honoring the assassinated Baton Rouge Police Officers? No. CLASSLESS.

deuce985•96 months

Reid always struck me as an intelligent guy when he was at LSU. Now I want nothing to do with him anymore and I dislike him. Both he and Kaep are hypocrites. I'm ashamed he represents LSU now.

75503Tiger•96 months

Pat Tillman RIP A true NFL hero

kjanchild•96 months

When this prick was making money in endorsements and starting in the NFL he didn't have a problem with anything. Now, so he can get attention back on himself, he wants to all of a sudden stand for what's right. bullshite! All he wants is his job back and all the attention that came with it!

DieHeartTigah•96 months

I never seen so many hypocrites in my life. So much for freedom of speech. But that's America for ya. "It's so disrespectful to our veterans" the very ones that are backing him right? Lol learn your facts before making idiotic statements thus making yourselves look really dumb. Shout to Kap and Reid for standing up what's right.

08trey023•96 months

This veteran isn't backing him. I lost friends and fellow countrymen (who ACTUALLY showed courage by putting their lives on the line) whilst you sit on your arse in a living room passing judgement, frick you. Yes, it is the first Amendment, but this is MY country, OUR country; if you don't like it, go somewhere else. Sincerely, Chief Warrant Officer 2, United States Navy, Retired.

Storm Warning•96 months

And the criticism of players is the right of fans in exercising their freedom of speech. You are the hypocrite.

Vernonbrew22•96 months

Black powder. I mean power

Breesus•96 months

the situation in Louisiana,” Reid said. “I grew up around that. But this is a responsibility that he feels and a responsibility that I feel as well. It’s bigger than football.” 1. Which situation is that? 2. How much time and money does Reid donate to the inner city youth in his hometown?

Kcrad•96 months

Breesus, screw both of them. It's their right, but it's my right to criticize them as well.

Vernonbrew22•96 months

Zilch

omegaman66•96 months

So a policeman shooting in self defense is now oppression! The numbers just don't support the accusation either. Black cops are three times more likely to shoot than a white cop when put in a perceived risky situation with a black man.

Midget Death Squad•96 months

Kap disrespects the flag, the country, its citizens and all the soldiers who have fight for and died for his right to be a dipshit. Kap's PR rep realizes the severity of the situation and instigates damage control. Kap now "kneeling" and talking a fake game that seems to be working on some. bullshite meter buried

Giantkiller•96 months

frick him. Hanger-on bitch.

Vernonbrew22•96 months

Yes indeed

blueboy•96 months

CK sucks and is on his way out, so he's using this for self-marketing. Plain and simple. Today's PR agents are the worst human beings in the world. Sex tapes. Advising people to act like clowns. You name it. Think Kris Jenner, but with less scruples. That's all this is. Cut his worthless arse FOR NOT BEING A GOOD QB, and forget him. He can whine all he likes.

udtiger•96 months

Thought. Process. Interdasting

thefreediealone•96 months

he prolly was threatened by humperdink not to service him again! I am sorry I ever pulled for any team this whole ever played for!

IndianInBR•96 months

Oppressed my arse....if the cops dont kill them, their own brethren will find a way to do it....

Vernonbrew22•96 months

They dream to rob rape and destroy

LsuNav•96 months

Hate is still alive in BR.

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