“There is no chance an anthem and a flag should come into any type of situation where you are trying to make a point,” Tortorella told Aaron Portzline Wednesday. “It’s probably the most disrespectful thing you can do as a U.S. citizen is to bring that in because that’s our symbol. (I’m) all for express yourself. That’s what is so great. Everybody does. But no chance when it comes to the flag an anthem. No chance.”
“I have no problem (with it),'" Seth Jones told the Columbus Dispatch. "You’re not going to see anything from any of us with Torts, so I have no problem with that.”
While many fans and media aren't a fan of the firey coach from the Columbus Blue Jackets, no one can accuse him of being wishy washy. He's sticking to his guns.
“Understand: I’m not criticizing anybody for stepping up and putting their thoughts out there about things. I’m the furthest thing away from being anything political,” Tortorella told SportsNet.
“This is your anthem. This is your flag. That shouldn’t come into play for a second. Not what these people do.”
Check out what former UMD Bulldog forward J.T. Brown tweeted on the matter.
"I'm not backing off."— ESPN (@espn) September 7, 2016
John Tortorella reiterates that he'd bench players who don't stand for the national anthem: https://t.co/Uh6N29jPEn
I interviewed Team USA coach John Tortorella today. His message remains the same. You... https://t.co/FuSXz1gv9W pic.twitter.com/9mSscIdQY5— Linda Cohn (@lindacohn) September 7, 2016
Wouldn't benching a black man for taking a stance only further prove Kap's point of oppression? But hey 🐸☕️ https://t.co/p6aUjXYlq4— Jt brownov (@JTBrown23) September 7, 2016
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