mzkp54 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_13227326 This is the only mention of it in the article, but the full article is linked above. QBs Brady, Campbell put on air show The Denver Post and wire services Posted: 08/29/2009 01:00:00 AM MDT Quote: "In an unsightly breach of patriotic etiquette, Redskins fullback Mike Sellers, carrying the American flag onto the field during pregame introductions, flung the Stars and Stripes onto the ground near the 50-yard line. After a few seconds, linebacker Robert Hanson walked over and rescued the flag off the turf." Alot of people are really mad about this, calling for fines and suspension and such. I think they're overreacting, wondering what ES thinks... Also, I didn't see this happen, did anyone actually see and can clarify what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 There was a thread that was merged into the "Random Thought Thread"....might want to check in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzkp54 Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 There was a thread that was merged into the "Random Thought Thread"....might want to check in there. Oh ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan1523 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I don't know about fining him or anything, but that is pretty damn disrespectful to the flag if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stugein Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I noticed this at the game. When he did it I sort of went :doh:, but figured he just wasn't thinking as opposed to being intentionally disrespectful. I'm sure he's been told and will know better from here on out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzkp54 Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 I noticed this at the game. When he did it I sort of went :doh:, but figured he just wasn't thinking as opposed to being intentionally disrespectful. I'm sure he's been told and will know better from here on out. I read somewhere that the flag was tangled and it was more out of frustration. any merit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vainglory Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 we should waterboard sellers to see if he's actually al qaeda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter_R Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I wonder if they burned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzkp54 Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 we should waterboard sellers to see if he's actually al qaeda lol you'd actually be surprised at how many terrorist comparisons have arisen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishtw Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Yeah, I started athread on it last night and it was merged like stated earlier. Nobody really knows why he did it or if it was an accident or not. I'll give him the benifit of the doubt and believe it was just dropped. This could be a PR nightmare for him if indeed it gets out that this was on purpose and some kind of statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzmuda Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 If he keeps beasting out, I couldn't care less if he dropped trou at the 50 and took a huge dump on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangSteve Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Alot of people are really mad about this, calling for fines and suspension and such. I think they're overreacting, wondering what ES thinks... You think their overreacting? They take the "PLEDGE", which is pure honor of our flag and country, out of our schools and everywhere in the United States, then have the nerve to cry, moan and beetch because the flag was tossed and touched the ground? All I can even think to say to those people is go to hell you pathetic hypocrites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammsteinSkins Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Mike wasn't born in the U.S. so I guess he doesn't feel entitled or something :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzkp54 Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 You think their overreacting? They take the "PLEDGE", which is pure honor of our flag and country, out of our schools and everywhere in the United States, then have the nerve to cry, moan and beetch because the flag was tossed and touched the ground? All I can even think to say to those people is go to hell you pathetic hypocrites! There are people saying he should be kicked out of the NFL. I think that is overreacting. Obviously people have a right to be upset, but I don't think this was a career ending mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Some people feel more strongly towards objects that symbolize something than others may. Personally, I think its silly to get bent out of shape over this situation. I understand that the flag is supposed to be a sign of strength and unity. However, it isn't like Sellers ripped, spit, stepped on, or did anything to the flag out of disrespect. I could care less what he did. It wasn't meant in disrespect so big deal. I'm sure he knows now what he did could be seen in a negative light by others, let's get over it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtMonk_fav.redskin Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thank you Hanson for covering for the idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxford Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Overreaction. Still pretty stupid and if he did it on purpose...pretty sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbomb Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Overreacting big time. I am ex military. Guarantee The American flag gets dropped hundreds of times or is allowed to grace the floor. I've seen the color guard hang it upside down. When my father passed a few months ago (20 years retired military) I received his flag and the honor guard about dropped that. Let alone it took them literally 15 minutes to fold, unfold, refold it and it looked awful when they presented it to me. But no big deal. These guys practice this all the time. I'm sure Big Mike isn't in the flag handling business. And I'm pretty sure it was an accident. Hell it took months to get Obama to cross his heart of wear a flag on his lapel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duenni Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I don't know about fining him or anything, but that is pretty damn disrespectful to the flag if true. well it's just a flag!:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtMonk_fav.redskin Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I could care less what he did. It wasn't meant in disrespect so big deal. I'm sure he knows now what he did could be seen in a negative light by others, let's get over it now. Sellers should just opt out of the flag carrying duties. If the Redskins are going to have a player carry the flag on the field, show some class. If there is no one up the task, leave it on the fricken pole. :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Moss Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Mike Sellers Apologizes For American Flag Mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TRUTH DETECTOR Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 It is a lifeless symbol.Be more concerned with folks killing actual Americans not some silly lifeless flag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Mike Sellers Apologizes For American Flag Mistake Moments ago, a visibly chagrined Sellers addressed the media about the incident. "It's been brought to my attention," he said, "carrying the flag out yesterday that I didn't put it in the proper spot after carrying it out. I meant no disrepect. My father retired [after] thirty-something years, almost; I grew up as an army brat. I know the conduct when it comes to the flag, and I made a mistake by setting it down the way I did, and I'd like to apologize if I offended anybody out there. "I was asked to bring it out last-minute, didn't know who to give it to, got hyped up, and put the flag down. Like I said, if I offended anyone I apologize. That is not me. I grew up in a military background. I know what it is to respect the flag, and I apologize. It was in the heat of the moment." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtMonk_fav.redskin Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Mike Sellers Apologizes For American Flag Mistake Accepted. Move on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I'm one million percent positive that it wasn't intentional disrespect...if Sellers felt THAT strongly about it, he never would have agreed to carry the flag onto the field to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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