Demonstrators lined State of Franklin Road Tuesday afternoon in support of East Tennessee State University s men s basketball team, as well as former basketball coach Jason Shay, who resigned amid controversy surrounding the team s decision to kneel for the national anthem ahead of several games this season. It initially started in support of Coach Shay, and how things were handled with him, Washington County/Johnson City NAACP President Tavia Sillmon said of the demonstration. Now, we re supporting the team. Several players have changed where they want to play, and we still want people to come here â this is still a great area in spite of what we ve shown people. We need to change that.
Scott Reeder
GALESBURG, ILL – No sooner did the knees touch the floor than the politicians’ complaints started flying.
Kneeling during the national anthem before a game is like raising a middle finger to the U.S. flag, Tennessee state Sen. Jon Lundberg told the president of East Tennessee State University last month during a budget hearing.
Shortly thereafter, the coach, Jason Shay, was out of a job.
Shay quit as ETSU’s head coach last week after one season and a 13-12 record.
As part of his separation agreement he will receive $450,000 not to coach.
When you pay someone not to work it’s a pretty good sign you don’t want them around anymore.
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Scott Reeder: Politics push Shay from coaching job
Scott Reeder
No sooner did the knees touch the floor than the politicians’ complaints started flying.
Kneeling during the national anthem before a game is like raising a middle finger to the U.S. flag, Tennessee state Sen. Jon Lundberg told the president of East Tennessee State University last month during a budget hearing.
Shortly thereafter, the coach, Jason Shay, was out of a job.
Shay quit as ETSU’s head coach last week after one season and a 13-12 record.
As part of his separation agreement he will receive $450,000 not to coach.
Did a Coach Have to Resign For Supporting His Players Kneeling?
Did a college basketball coach have to resign for supporting his players who were kneeling during the National Anthem?
Well, I hope the answer is no, but some East Tennessee State University basketball players are saying the answer is unfortunately yes.
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ETSU head men s basketball coach Jason Shay has resigned from his position citing personal reasons for deciding to step away. This past year has been extremely challenging for me in many different ways, he said. It is the right time for a new challenge and an opportunity to reset my personal and professional goals.