By: Lawrence Dow, Sports Editor (@LJeeeeezy) Eric Reid was one of the first players to kneel alongside Colin Kaepernick while they were both teammates for the San Francisco 49ers during the 20162017 season. Reid continued his protest this season, repeatedly kneeling during the season. As a free agent this year, Reid has yet to…
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Maverick or Menace: Colin Kaepernick’s Free Agency Bout
By Ayanna Alexander, Contributing Writer Posted 12:05 PM EST, Mon., April 3, 2017 It’s been three weeks since the start of the NFL free agency and quarterback Colin Kaepernick is still unemployed. This has left many questioning why a former Super Bowl contender is now struggling to find a team to call home. Even President Trump commented…
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COLUMN: Divided We Sit: The Player Who Won’t Stand for America
By Brittany Webb, Sports Editor Posted 7:20 PM EST, Thurs., Sept. 1, 2016 On Aug. 25, Colin Kaepernick made headlines for refusing to stand for the National Anthem before kickoff in the San Francisco 49ers’ preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a…