ABOUT KNEES – AT 1:21 P.M. ET:   Ratings for professional football plunged again last night, and the NFL, as well as team owners, are plainly worried about what's happening.  They're finally realizing that insulting the national anthem doesn't go down well with fans.  From The Wall Street Journal: 

The National Football League’s owners will discuss at meetings next week whether to unilaterally change the league policy to require players to stand during the national anthem.

The decision to consider the change came after weeks of persistent criticism from President Donald Trump about players protesting during the anthem, including his call for fans to boycott games if the demonstrations continue.

In a conference call, NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said league officials, owners, fans, and likely certain players are frustrated that the issue has dominated the game in recent weeks. He said owners will consider player input on the issue, but suggested that a rule change would not require player approval.

“I don’t believe that the anthem per se is something that needs to be collectively bargained,” Lockhart said.

COMMENT:  They'd better get to it and put those rule changes in place.  Sponsors are going to run away or demand deep discounts if the erosion continues.

October 10, 2017