Missouri football players and coaches march to courthouse to honor George Floyd

Missouri football marched to the courthouse, honoring George Floyd’s life.

Missouri football came together to do something powerful to honor the life of George Floyd.

On Wednesday, players and coaches from the Missouri Tigers led a peaceful march to the Columbia courthouse to demonstrate their fight for change and to eradicate racism from this earth. Once arriving at the courthouse, the entire team took a knee for eight minutes and 46 seconds in respect for Floyd. Then, 62 student athletes registered to vote to cap it all off.

New Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz tweeted out a powerful message on behalf of his entire team, as well as a picture of his entire team kneeling at the Columbia courthouse.

“Today we decided action is what causes change. Our integrity is when words and actions come into alignment. So we did that — our players led a powerful walk to the courthouse where we took a knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, to honor the life of George Floyd and demand justice. This isn’t political. It’s a human rights issue. And then we registered to vote. 62 student athletes registered. Change will happen.”

Missouri football marched to the courthouse, 62 players registered to vote.

Drinkwitz is in his first year leading the Mizzou football program. He achieved tremendous success in his one year with the Appalachian State Mountaineers, but faces the challenges of rebuilding his SEC program. It will not be easy, as recruitment continues to be a major issue for the program. However with a leader like Drinkwitz, Missouri football will eventually get back to good in the SEC.

Again, this isn’t about the game of football in any capacity. What Drinkwitz demonstrated in support of his teammates should be commended. As he tweeted out on Wednesday, these weren’t just words, but the action necessary to make a difference in his community and with his team.

We hear your message loud and clear, Missouri football.

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