I guess people forget but yeah the anthem being played after teams hit the field is something that’s really only been going on the last 10 or so years.This used to be the norm not that long ago. The mid to late 2000s is when schools started to come out before the anthem was played. So we were either horrible Americans and patriots for 100 years, or this wasn’t a big deal. I prefer the old way. Bands play all of pregame, then the teams run out to the field to fight song and head to the sidelines. Works for me.
They probably stayed in the locker room so they didn’t have to watch that corny hype video Struthers has lol.Streetsboro didn’t last week they stayed in the locker room, it blew my mind
Lmao you might be right. I think the guy who does them has themThey probably stayed in the locker room so they didn’t have to watch that corny hype video Struthers has lol.
The reason why those teams are already out of their locker rooms, and in the arena for the anthem, is because they don’t go back to the locker room after they warm-up.Honestly, I have never understood why High School football teams are not out for the playing of the National Anthem. Pretty much every other HS varsity sport, the 2 teams involved are out of their locker rooms and in the gym, (basketball - girls and boys. Wrestling, volleyball) or on the field, (soccer, softball, baseball etc..) when they play the pre game National Anthem.
That is irrelevant. Anyone can make any excuse for an action or lack of an action. Not being on the sidelines for the Anthem is a choice. If a school or team WANTED to be out there for it, they WOULD be out there for it. I'm guessing it's not a priority. The game is the focus. Not the Anthem.The reason why those teams are already out of their locker rooms and in the arena for the anthem is because they don’t go back to the locker room after they warm-up.
If it's not irrelevant, then it is a very lame excuse. Going back into the locker room means nothing. Do they have to come back out at some point? The answer is yes. So come out 2 minutes earlier. Bottom line whether a team/sport goes back into the locker room or not, they have to come back out at some point. That's why it is irrelevant about going into the locker room. The other reason your argument about teams going back into the locker room doesn't hold water is: NFL and college football teams are on the sideline for the Anthem and they warmup and then go into the locker room. And remember, I am not arguing for or against it. My original post was that I have never understood why teams are not out for the playing of the Anthem.No, it isn’t.
Garbage. I doubt many people are “outraged” and “frankly,” who cares.Parents,and frankly everyone should be outraged,that coaches aren't bringing there teams out for the national anthem.Whats your thoughts if any.
Why does a team have to feel obligated to be on the field? Maybe the team just feels more comfortable keeping their focus in the locker room as ooposed to being on the field 8-10 minutes before kickoff.Since as a nation, the National Anthem is played before pretty much every sporting event. And MOST everyone stands for it, turns toward the flag, takes off their hats, some with their hand on their heart, some even sing it, there must be SOME importancy to doing it. Also the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, and the NCAA teams all are a part of it. So like I said, I have never understood why HS football isn't on the sideline for it. I am honestly intrigued by why they are not. I I do agree with many posters that it is not a political thing. So why?
If that's how they feel, I'm ok with that. Like I wrote, I really don't know or understand why.Why does a team have to feel obligated to be on the field? Maybe the team just feels more comfortable keeping their focus in the locker room as ooposed to being on the field 8-10 minutes before kickoff.
Now I haven't been to a Akron game since the Pandemic, but before neither the Zips and whoever they were playing were not out at the anthem. The band would play the anthem, then they would go down towards the lockerroom to set up for the team to come out.Since as a nation, the National Anthem is played before pretty much every sporting event. And MOST everyone stands for it, turns toward the flag, takes off their hats, some with their hand on their heart, some even sing it, there must be SOME importancy to doing it. Also the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, and the NCAA teams all are a part of it. So like I said, I have never understood why HS football isn't on the sideline for it. I am honestly intrigued by why they are not. I do agree with many posters that it is not a political thing. So why?