ESPN won’t show national anthem before 49ers game

[Barry Sanders]

One of the most-discussed moments of Week One of the NFL season will be the national anthem before the Monday night 49ers-Rams game, whenColin Kaepernick is expected to continue his protest and remain seated while other players are standing. But that moment won’t be televised.

ESPN told Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated that it normally does not show the national anthem for the late game of the Week One Monday Night Football doubleheader and won’t show it this year either.

That decision is a mistake. Just because the national anthem isn’t ordinarily shown doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be shown when there are extenuating circumstances, and in this case there are certainly extenuating circumstances. Telling the story of that game will include showing Kaepernick, showing the other players, and covering any reaction Kaepernick gets from the fans, positive or negative.

Kaepernick’s stance has thrust the national anthem into the national news. ESPN should allow viewers to see that news being made.

ESPN won’t show national anthem before 49ers game

 

[Fade Runner 2049]

Who cares

 

[thatrapsfan]

Will Kap still be on team week 1 is the better question?

 

[Freddie.Cane]

 

[Barry Sanders]

ESPN didnt try to boost ratings by showing it.

 

[horizon]

Will Kap still be on team week 1 is the better question?

Not if Chip KKKelly has anything to say about it

 

[Vilify]

That's good but don't be surprised if they change their stance.

 

[Pdiddy]

fukk that national anthem...ol' slave-bashing bullshyt

 

[GhostMan]

Why wouldn't they show it? If they normally don't show it anyway, then why even come out with a statement? They are going to get ratings regardless.

 

[Kings County]

Will Kap still be on team week 1 is the better question?

guarantee u he gets scooped up by the jets or broncos asap

 

[keond]

the only reasons anthems are even played is because of some bullshyt war tradition that goes back to WW1. Phony patriotic bullshyt. Get rid of em

 

[PortCityProphet]

like they aren't going to show it after the 1st incomplete pass anyway

 

[MegaTronBomb!]

Since when does ESPN not partake in giving people opportunities to tear down black men?

 

[yseJ]

Not if Chip KKKelly has anything to say about it

Chip already said Kaep is one of two top qbs on the team. If you're a top 2 qb on a team, you don't get cut. Well, for football reasons anyway.

 

[Corey Matthews]

Like if you don't see it he won't be sitting down, lol