Recheck: Does Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy Have the Right to Suspend a Player for Kneeling During the Play offs?
Mike McCarthy, the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, suspended a player for protesting during the playing of the national anthem.
On Sept. 24, 2023, SpaceXMania published an article claiming that Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy had suspended a player for kneeling during the U.S. national anthem:
Breaking: Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy Suspends a Receiver On the Spot for Anthem Kneeling
In a league that has become increasingly politically charged over the years, Mike McCarthy, head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, made a bold move that sent shockwaves through the NFL. Following a game in which one of his wide receivers took a knee during the national anthem, McCarthy immediately suspended the player, stating unequivocally, “Not on my field.”
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We recently published about rumors that head coaches Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots and Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers have banned or fired players for kneeling during the playing of the national anthem. Both rumors originated from SpaceXMania, were untrue, and were satirical in nature.
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