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HS Football Player Mike Oppong Suspended For Kneeling Like Kaepernick During Anthem
Quarterback Mike Oppong of Doherty Memorial High School wanted to support Colin Kaepernick and the stance he is taking by kneeling during the playing of the National Anthem during a recent game.
His school and coach decided to suspend him for his actions soon after.
Doherty’s Mike Oppong took a knee on Friday in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick. Says he will be suspended for it. pic.twitter.com/Z3YendSKoq
— Carl Setterlund (@CarlSetterlund) September 11, 2016
Then Mike took to Twitter to give his thoughts about the situation:
I have 100% respect for the veterans and the people who lost their lives on 9/11, this whole thing isn’t about them
— BLACK LIVES MATTER (@Oppong_5) September 11, 2016
My coaches and principals have decided to suspend me for 1 game.
— BLACK LIVES MATTER (@Oppong_5) September 11, 2016
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