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NU president defends players' right to kneel following critical comments from regent
- Chris Dunker | Lincoln Journal Star
- Sep 28, 2016
- Sep 28, 2016 Updated May 30, 2026
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Nebraska linebacker Michael Rose-Ivey (15), defensive end DaiShon Neal (9) and linebacker Mohamed Barry (not shown) kneel during the national anthem Sept. 24, 2016, in Evanston, Ill.
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As more criticism was focused on the three Husker players who chose to kneel during the national anthem, the university's president strongly defended their rights on Tuesday.
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Steven M. Sipple contributed to this report.
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Nebraska linebacker Michael Rose-Ivey (15), defensive end DaiShon Neal (9) and linebacker Mohamed Barry (not shown) kneel during the national anthem Sept. 24, 2016, in Evanston, Ill.
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