Friday, November 3, 2017

Retired Navy officer refuses award from New Orleans Saints due to player protests

Article Title: Retired Navy officer refuses award from New Orleans Saints due to player protests

Snippet of Article: "...'I am unable, in good conscience, to enter an NFL stadium while this discourtesy prevails,' Wells wrote to executives of Peoples Health and the Saints. Wells said the award was 'tainted with dishonorable actions' by the NFL and its players. He said accepting the award would be hypocritical, WDSU reported. “I had hoped and prayed that the NFL would outlaw these disgraceful protests ..."
Article Source: www.actionnewsjax.com