This isn’t the first time the Steelers’ offensive tackle has been at odds with fellow players over anthem protests.
Last year, Villanueva criticized Colin Kaepernick for his protests during the national anthem:
“I don’t know if the most effective way is to sit down during the national anthem with a country that’s providing you freedom, providing you $16 million a year … when there are black minorities that are dying in Iraq and Afghanistan for less than $20,000 a year,” Villanueva said of the anthem protests.
Villanueva was a Captain in the U.S. Army during much of his service overseas (with three tours of duty in Afghanistan) and now holds the rank of Major in the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. He was also the recipient of the Bronze Star with “V” device.
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"All but one of the Pittsburgh Steelers decided to protest by staying in their locker room"
WRONG. Doesn't surprise me as the clowns at Breitbart never really seem to get around to stating fact accurately. The team decided to stay specifically so that there were not involved in the whole fray. Coach came out and specifically said "we're here to play ball".
If he really said this, than he has a great perspective and should convey this to his team. Thank you for your service sir.
1:08 PM Wrong. He went to peek out and his posse was standing behind him in the tunnel waiting to come out. But the timing was off and the anthem started playing. I suggest you all listen to his presser to see what really happened instead of relying on the MSM to.
Breitbart also failed to mention that Coach Tomlin held a $35,000 a plate fundraiser for Clinton. Tomlin must be feeling twice the amount of Butt Hurt as the average Clinton voter. Everywhere he turns Trump is raining on his SJW parade. I was born in Pittsburgh and have been a Steeler fan all my life. I will continue to be a fan and you won't see me burning my gear. (Paid to much money for it) Having said that you won't catch me watching them on TV or going to any games until the NFL gets its head out of its rear. I find it to be sad that players are fined for wearing 9-11 never forget on their cleats and giving a pat on the back for kneeling during the national anthem.
Not the whole story. There were others who were going to stand with him but got delayed by people coming off the field.
Wrong....he went out to see flag and was still there when anthem started. He planned on being with his team. He released statement about it
What are uou talking about clown? They specifically stated the plan was NOT to come out durimg the anthem. Despite some flubbing of timing, the team decision was to not go out specifically so that they coukd stay out od the mess. This wasnt MSM. It was straight from the horses' mouth
This is a True American Hero! Frankly, I am done watching the NFL this year until those Players develop some Respect for the Country that has given them so much and they Stop Acting Like Spoiled Little Children Who Didn't Get Their Way. Look, these guys make Millions of dollars, so if they want to Change the government, they can always go to Another Country, but I doubt those countries would Take Them!!!
And it must be true right? Think! Do the words and actions match up? No, they do not.
It sounds like the US should pay it's soldiers more if that's all their getting paid. Maybe Trump should give them a pay raise if he really respects them so much.
he did it ACCIDENTALLY.
I'll hold off on the :Hero" headline, as all he did was to follow NFL rules from the book. His teammates did not, but at least they avoided being called the "Pittsburgh Kneelers" this week.
Let's see what the next game brings.
BTW, can somebody else who is interested in the NFL anymore please let us know what happens next week? My TV will be on a different channel.
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