Heard prior to the national anthem on Sunday, they had everyone stand for a moment of silence 'for everyone to contemplate racial inequality across the world'. Can anyone in attendance confirm this?

Did they do this Saturday, too?

I was hoping they'd focus on sports and leave politics and social justice issues out of it.

I'm not sure that's even possible anymore. Sports just for the enjoyment of sports is dying on the vine. If not already dead.

Texags Meltdown said:

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On Saturday they made us all think we were about to sing the national anthem and then they showed a 3 minute video on racial equality and then did the anthem.

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That is infuriating.

Yep. They showed a video with all sports in it and then did a moment of silence. It was really awkward and forced. I hope this is the only time they pull this stunt.

YellowPot_97 said:

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They showed a video with all sports in it and then did a moment of silence.

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Nobody made you be silent... If you don't like it, why not protest it the way they protest the anthem?

Start shouting, start singing a loud song with your buddies... Be the change you want to see! I'm sure plenty of former students would love to join you in protest!



Remember this? The All Blacks are allowed to do their little dance before matches, so the fans took it into their own hands.

Well... glad I wasn't there for that chit

I understand this is a song and dance for the school. And primarily to make sure negative football recruiting can be countered with statements showing what all the school is doing to ensure we are leader in the fore front of fighting this so perceived injustice.

So kind of like wearing a mask has long outlasted it's time, I accept it bc it for other reasons than the ones actually being stated.

Do I wear a mask bc I know it saves lives. A no

I wear it so I can go to the store and the stores stay open.

Is there systemic social injustice at A&M. No

But we need to portray that we are doing above and beyond to quiet critics.

It stinks but it's the way things have become thanks to the media and politics.

I was at the game yesterday and I enjoyed the 15-0 beatdown. Was a fun day at the ballpark.

Buzzy said:

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I was hoping they'd focus on sports and leave politics and social justice issues out of it.

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So you were hoping they wouldnt play the national anthem too?

cajunaggie08 said:

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Buzzy said:

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I was hoping they'd focus on sports and leave politics and social justice issues out of it.

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So you were hoping they wouldnt play the national anthem too?

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It's sad we live in a time where people believe our national anthem is political

tjack16 said:

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I was at the game yesterday and I enjoyed the 15-0 beatdown. Was a fun day at the ballpark.

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This is the content I come here to see

How about we all just sing "Texas, our Texas" together during that moment of silence?

Mister Mystery Guest said:

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How about we all just sing "Texas, our Texas" together during that moment of silence?

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I've always thought it is a wonderfully imperialist song, it would be perfect for this situation, it'll drive the SJWs nuts!!

Better than some kneeling during the anthem.

Jebber said:

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I understand this is a song and dance for the school. And primarily to make sure negative football recruiting can be countered with statements showing what all the school is doing to ensure we are leader in the fore front of fighting this so perceived injustice.

So kind of like wearing a mask has long outlasted it's time, I accept it bc it for other reasons than the ones actually being stated.

Do I wear a mask bc I know it saves lives. A no

I wear it so I can go to the store and the stores stay open.

Is there systemic social injustice at A&M. No

But we need to portray that we are doing above and beyond to quiet critics.

It stinks but it's the way things have become thanks to the media and politics.

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Soft Totalitarianism.

"Live not by Lies" - Alexander Solzhenitsyn

Y'all really need to get something more important to worry about. To many uptight people these days.

farmrag said:

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Y'all really need to get something more important to worry about. To many uptight people these days.

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Sorry most people don't like supporting a false narrative. Don't like it, feel free to return to your safe space.

dixichkn said:

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I'm not sure that's even possible anymore. Sports just for the enjoyment of sports is dying on the vine. If not already dead.

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Having the national anthem in front of a sports game is inherently political to begin with. What the heck does our country have to do with amateur or professional sports? We're the Texas A&M Aggies, not the USA Aggies. Save the anthem for team USA.

Playing the national anthem before sporting events is a holdover from WWII, when the national anthem was played prior to games to show support for the war effort.

Is it nationalistic? Of course.

Is it political? Not really.