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Three Husker players speak out on why they knelt during anthem
- Brian Christopherson
- Sep 26, 2016
- Sep 26, 2016 Updated May 30, 2026
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Nebraska linebacker Michael Rose-Ivey (15), defensive end DaiShon Neal (9) and linebacker Mohamed Barry (7) kneel during the playing of the national anthem prior to the start of their at Northwestern on Sept. 24.
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Two days after kneeling together in prayer during the national anthem, Husker players Michael Rose-Ivey, DaiShon Neal and Mohamed Barry all spoke out on the reasons they wanted to use their platform as college athletes to send a message about the social injustices they see facing minorities in the world.
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Michael Rose-Ivey
TED KIRK, Journal Star
Clark Grell, Brent C. Wagner and Don Walton contributed to this report.
Reach the writer at 402-473-7439 or bchristopherson@journalstar.com.
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Nebraska linebacker Michael Rose-Ivey (15), defensive end DaiShon Neal (9) and linebacker Mohamed Barry (7) kneel during the playing of the national anthem prior to the start of their at Northwestern on Sept. 24.
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