Shockey rips Texans for lack of national anthem etiquette

[Deberg_1990]

http://www.chron.com/sports/article/...te-2410816.php



HOUSTON (AP) — Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey criticized members of the Houston Texans for not putting their hands over their hearts during the national anthem.

Shockey says he saw "about 10 players" who didn't do the traditional gesture when the anthem is played, and he told some of them how he felt during Carolina's 28-13 victory.

"I was pretty upset in the way they weren't showing respect to America during the national anthem," Shockey said. "This is America and you should at least give respect to America."

Shockey's statements didn't make their way back to the Texans' locker room before it closed, and the team had no comment. Shockey's rant came in response to a reporter's question about the Texans' defense.

"This is America and this is just a game and they should not only be very proud of this country, but very gifted to be living here," Shockey said. "Maybe they just forgot to do it or something, but I don't see how you could forget to do that."

Shockey sports a red, white and blue tattoo on his right biceps portraying a bald eagle draped in an American flag. He caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from Cam Newton in Sunday's game, then pointed at linebacker DeMeco Ryans and appeared to yell at him and cornerback Jason Allen.

[crazycoffey]

Originally Posted by patteeu

My opinion on this is:

1. I know that I'm supposed to put my hand over my heart so I do, out of respect for the ideals of this country.

2. I don't expect everyone to know the proper protocol, so I don't draw conclusions about the respect for those ideals of people who don't put their hands over their hearts.

3. People who intentionally disrespect the country during the playing of the anthem as a feckless private protest aren't worth worrying about.

1. me too
2. me too
3. I'm saddened a bit by intentional trolling in real life, for whatever motivation.

[Backwards Masking]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

"they should be very gifted to be living here," Shockey said.

I still think that's pretty Unpatriotic. He trying to say anyone not gifted should be deported?

Jeremy's a Dick.

[NJChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by gblowfish

We're going to send a bunch of New Jersey Chiefs fans to your house to beat you up.

You guys send me the $50 billion it takes to cross the George Washington Bridge now and I am there.

[tmw4h5]

ITT: Trolls trolling trolls trolling trolls.