Keywords
Arete, Sport and Society, American Sport History, Football, NFL, Athletic events, Sports spectators, National anthem, Patriotism
Subjects
National Football League; National songs; Star-spangled banner (Song); Patriotism; Sports spectators; Freedom of speech;
Introduction
I’ve been on the road over the past two weeks and have not been able to react to any of the many developments in the world of sport, including the latest from Goodell World. The NFL never fails to disappoint, particularly since the emergence of Roger Goodell as Commissioner. Once again the league has been able to create a policy that, on the one hand, pleases the Sunday nationalists, while, on the other, manages to alienate significant numbers of players, fans, and commentators.
Publication Date
6-2-2018
Document Type
Commentary
Type
Text
Format
application/pdf
Source Title
Sport and Society for Arete
Language
English
Collection
Publication Version
Author's version
Copyright Status
Author retained
College
College of Arts and Humanities
Department
History
Creator (Linked Data)
Crepeau, Richard C., 1941- (VIAF)
Recommended Citation
Crepeau, Richard C., "The NFL's New Rule" (2018). On Sport and Society. 828.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/onsportandsociety/828