We read:
"After reports circulated that NFL players could be hit with fines this weekend for wearing “unauthorized” patriotic gear to honor the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the league confirmed that players will be allowed to wear special red, white and blue shoes and gloves.
“NFL confirmed to clubs this morning that players may wear special shoes & gloves from NFL licensees for Week 1 games,” NFL Vice President of Football Communications Michael Signora wrote on Twitter Friday afternoon.
The NFL has strict rules about game-day attire, and any unauthorized uniform alteration can lead to steep fines. Rumors of possible fines lit up on Twitter Thursday, after players including Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs posted about receiving “Never Forget” gloves and shoes from Reebok
According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, several Chargers players received the gear but were warned by Reebok officials that it was not authorized by the NFL. The paper reported at least one Chargers player said he would risk the fine and wear the cleats.
The NFL provides pink apparel, including shoes, for players to wear to support breast cancer awareness in October.
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2 comments:
Under the "laws" of political correctness, it's become almost illegal to be patriotic in any way. This can only be done in a ntion of formally free people who have now become PC'ized sheep. And sheep don't receive freedom, or liberty, or respect, from their "shepards".
This is not about patriotism or 9/11
The NFL is very strict on game-day attire - regardless of the particular cause being promoted.
Get over it - this is nothing to get worked up about.
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