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Colin Kaepernick’s NIKE ad the most entertaining part of NFL opener

ByKareem Gantt|
SYRACUSE, NY - SEPTEMBER 02: Nike footballs on the field before the game between the Syracuse Orange and the Colgate Raiders on September 2, 2016 at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. Syracuse defeats Colgate 33-7. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
SYRACUSE, NY - SEPTEMBER 02: Nike footballs on the field before the game between the Syracuse Orange and the Colgate Raiders on September 2, 2016 at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. Syracuse defeats Colgate 33-7. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

You know a game is boring when the NIKE ad featuring Colin Kaepernick was the most entertaining part of the game, so far.

With all of the hoopla surrounding the debut of Nike’s 30th annual “Just Do It” add featuring Colin Kaepernick, we gotta say, the hype was worth it.

The way the opening of the 2018 NFL regular season has gone so far, that Kaepernick ad was, by far, the most entertaining portion of our evening, regardless of your political stance. If nothing else, at least it got a reaction out of just about everyone.

Yes, it involves a quarterback who was blackballed by the NFL for kneeling during the national anthem. Yes, that will get some people hot and bothered, thinking that Nike, a shoe company that is one of the world’s best-known brands, has abandoned the country by featuring Kaepernick in its ads.

The message is pretty simple, and one that everyone can relate to. … “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.”

Apparently, the “Just Do It” ads have been getting plenty of buzz on Twitter. A few examples:

https://twitter.com/C0R3Y2K/status/1037899875130724352

So, as you can see, the “Just Do It” ads have strong feelings on both sides. Of course, we can see why some fans would be upset about kneeling during the national anthem. Soldiers have died to protect the country we love so near and dear, and they deserve the utmost respect. Some believe that kneeling during the Star Spangled Banner is an affront to that valor. Others say that self expression is the ultimate honor to those who fight. On and on the debate goes.

While soldiers fight abroad for our freedoms abroad, ordinary citizens here at home are fighting to make America a great place for all of its citizens. Unfortunately, this can result in a lot of anger with some not agreeing with the route being taken.

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