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Ben Roethlisberger says national anthem is not time for protest; will stand moving forward
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:46 pm
quote:
I was unable to sleep last night and want to share my thoughts and feelings on our team's decision to remain in the tunnel for the National Anthem yesterday. The idea was to be unified as a team when so much attention is paid to things dividing our country, but I wish we approached it differently. We did not want to appear divided on the sideline with some standing and some kneeling or sitting.
As a team, it was not a protest of the flag or the Anthem. I personally don't believe the Anthem is ever the time to make any type of protest. For me, and many others on my team and around the league, it is a tribute to those who commit to serve and protect our country, current and past, especially the ones that have made the ultimate sacrifice.
I appreciate the unique diversity in my team and throughout the league and completely support the call for social change and the pursuit of true equality. Moving forward, I hope standing for the Anthem shows solidarity as a nation, that we stand united in respect for the people on the front lines protecting our freedom and keeping us safe. God bless those men and women.
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Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:48 pm to volfan30
he stood for the anthem yesterday. why dont people understand what the team did?
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:48 pm to volfan30
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:50 pm to SirWinston
I see a current head coach whose days are numbered in Pittsburgh.
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:51 pm to Lester Earl
quote:they do. being a chicken shite isn't something people like or admire.
why dont people understand what the team did?
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:51 pm to Lester Earl
I understand why they did it. They were told whatever they did they all had to do it together. They couldn't come to an agreeement on kneeling/standing so they chose to stay in tunnel. Villanueva said he was going to stand at attention no matter what.
I think Villanueva coming out made it look much worse for them.
I think Villanueva coming out made it look much worse for them.
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:52 pm to ihometiger
quote:
I see a current head coach whose days are numbered in Pittsburgh
Because they lost to Chicago? Maybe.
Because of the anthem? Doubt it.
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:53 pm to Lester Earl
quote:Because the optics of their chosen action were very poor.
he stood for the anthem yesterday. why dont people understand what the team did?
Don't get me wrong, I think Tomlin and the team were trying to remain apolitical, but their choice of action would be seen as a slight no matter how they try to explain it.
They chose to stay in the tunnel. One man came out and stood. That also made them appear to be protesting, whether he wanted that or not.
Just poor optics despite good intentions.
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:54 pm to volfan30
quote:they did that so they could have their cake and eat it too
so they chose to stay in tunnel
we're protesting, but not really.
the normal routine is to stand out on the field for the anthem. that's how you refuse to participate in the charade. instead they offered up a new charade.
and their fans gave them the business.
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:54 pm to Scruffy
Villanueva really fricked their intentions. I find that pretty fascinating.
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:54 pm to volfan30
quote:Definitely.
I think Villanueva coming out made it look much worse for them.
You had the one ex-military member come out and stand alone.
This looked as if he was in defiance of the team decision and made the rest appear to be protesting.
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:54 pm to Scruffy
quote:it's just that they're all really, really stupid
I think Tomlin and the team were trying to remain apolitical
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:54 pm to Scruffy
Really was a no win situation yesterday. Once you have players saying they will kneel if they are on the field, there is an unsolvable problem.
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:55 pm to slackster
quote:No kidding.
Villanueva really fricked their intentions. I find that pretty fascinating.
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:55 pm to volfan30
quote:
will stand moving forward
he knows it's a sinking ship. He's just jumping off. Others will follow.
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:56 pm to volfan30
quote:
I see a current head coach whose days are numbered in Pittsburgh.
no chance, Rooneys love Tomlin
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:57 pm to slackster
quote:
Because of the anthem? Doubt it.
You clearly haven't seen the fan reaction in the Pittsburgh area. It is 1000% worse than the fan reaction in New Orleans.
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:57 pm to volfan30
quote:
I understand why they did it. They were told whatever they did they all had to do it together. They couldn't come to an agreeement on kneeling/standing so they chose to stay in tunnel. Villanueva said he was going to stand at attention no matter what.
I think Villanueva coming out made it look much worse for them.
yea, fair enough.
Just noting that they didnt come out because they did not want to be seen sitting in protest.
I understand what Villanueva did, and it is commendable. The great thing about football is these guys went out and played side by side. If only America could co-exist with others despite different opinions
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:57 pm to Lester Earl
quote:
he stood for the anthem yesterday. why dont people understand what the team did?
Why can't everyone just go out, stand, and show some respect like they have the last 60 fricking years?
Posted on 9/25/17 at 4:57 pm to slackster
Tomlin made that call, but I doubt he'll be blamed for it. The owner or GM could have overridden his decision.
I think it was a mediocre idea that just kind of flopped - I don't think Tomlin had any malice with it.
I think it was a mediocre idea that just kind of flopped - I don't think Tomlin had any malice with it.
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