University of Kentucky Supports Coach & Players Kneeling During Anthem After Criticism
Both University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto and athletic director Mitch Barnhart showed their support of the Wildcats’ basketball team after head coach John Calipari took a knee during the national anthem performed before last month’s win against Florida. A full statement has been released after there were calls from local officials in Kentucky to defund the school. “A value we all hold dear in our country is the right to free speech and self-expression. That right for young students such as these is important, too, as they learn, grow, and find out who they are and what they believe. ...