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ESPN panelist decries pre-game national anthem as war anthem
A panelist who appeared on a segment of ESPNs Around the Horn discussion said sports games would be a lot better if they didnt open with the National Anthem.
University of Maryland professor Kevin Blackstone made the comments during discussion of the new football uniforms at Northwestern University that have images of blood-spattered American flags, in honor of Wounded Warriors, The Blaze reported.
He said the country should quit playing the war anthem before athletic events and also said the NFL has only furthered the mythology of Pat Tillman, an ex-Arizona Cardinals player who gave up his sports career to join the military, The Blaze said. Mr. Tillman was killed during service.
Read more: ESPN panelist decries pre-game national anthem as ?war anthem? - Washington Times
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A panelist who appeared on a segment of ESPNs Around the Horn discussion said sports games would be a lot better if they didnt open with the National Anthem.
University of Maryland professor Kevin Blackstone made the comments during discussion of the new football uniforms at Northwestern University that have images of blood-spattered American flags, in honor of Wounded Warriors, The Blaze reported.
He said the country should quit playing the war anthem before athletic events and also said the NFL has only furthered the mythology of Pat Tillman, an ex-Arizona Cardinals player who gave up his sports career to join the military, The Blaze said. Mr. Tillman was killed during service.
Read more: ESPN panelist decries pre-game national anthem as ?war anthem? - Washington Times
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