Albright College cuts football player for kneeling at National Anthem

[NewYorkExpress]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2738139-gyree-durante-cut-by-albright-college-after-kneeling-during-national-anthem

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How much do you want to bet the school spokesman is covering his derriere here?

[The Arizonan]

There are times when I wish that I was back in grade school so that I can kneel during the pledge of allegiance.

As for the spokesman, I'm willing to bet one hundred American dollars that he is trying to cover his ass.

[ProudModerate2]

Well, if the player agreed to stand, as the article seems to say, then he should have done what the entire team agreed to.
I don't think they should cut him though. But if I was the coach, or another team member, I would be very disappointed. As I tell people at work, I don't like surprises. If there is something significant that you are going to do or say, then it would be nice to be informed, ahead of time (before you do it).

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Division III is where true amateurism remains.  He's not losing a scholarship or getting kicked out of school.

[Andrew]

It's clear that the decision to stand during the national anthem was not, as the article stated, "team-wide."

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Kudos to the coach

[Alabama_Indy10]

He has the right to not stand for the anthem.. He also has the right to suffer the consequences of his actions.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Hurray for authoritarianism!!! Seriously though, I know many of you might think it's too extreme to label this as "fascist" but really think about it. It was something encouraged by both Mussolini and Hitler.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Hurray for authoritarianism!!! Seriously though, I know many of you might think it's too extreme to label this as "fascist" but really think about it. It was something encouraged by both Mussolini and Hitler.

It's high school. Kids don't have rights

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Hurray for authoritarianism!!! Seriously though, I know many of you might think it's too extreme to label this as "fascist" but really think about it. It was something encouraged by both Mussolini and Hitler.

It's high school. Kids don't have rights

Wrong. It's a private college. Kids do have rights, but so do private institutions. Both got to exercise their rights fully here.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Hurray for authoritarianism!!! Seriously though, I know many of you might think it's too extreme to label this as "fascist" but really think about it. It was something encouraged by both Mussolini and Hitler.

It's high school. Kids don't have rights

Wrong. It's a private college. Kids do have rights, but so do private institutions. Both got to exercise their rights fully here.

Correct.

[SNJ1985]

Hurray for authoritarianism!!! Seriously though, I know many of you might think it's too extreme to label this as "fascist" but really think about it. It was something encouraged by both Mussolini and Hitler.

I thought you leftists believed ''freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from the consequences of that speech''.

[7,052,770]

Hurray for authoritarianism!!! Seriously though, I know many of you might think it's too extreme to label this as "fascist" but really think about it. It was something encouraged by both Mussolini and Hitler.

I thought you leftists believed ''freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from the consequences of that speech''.

We ... do?

Just because "Albright College" didn't technically break any laws (assuming they are a private college) doesn't mean that people can't disagree with their decision.