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Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2020-06-23): Mike Tomlin prepared for Steelers players taking a knee during national anthem If Pittsburgh Steelers players want to kneel during the national anthem this season as a protest against police brutality and social injustice, they have the blessing of coach Mike Tomlin. [...] No Steelers player took a knee during the national anthem in 2017 when President Donald Trump criticized such actions. The Steelers’ attempt to stay out of the spotlight before a Week 3 game in Chicago backfired, however, when left tackle Alejandro Villanueva, a former Army Ranger, was isolated from teammates outside the tunnel leading to Soldier Field.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-28): The claim: Colorado coach Deion Sanders benched two players for kneeling during the national anthem [...] "Deion Sanders benched two star players for kneeling during the national anthem," reads text included in the photo. [...] Anthem protests have been a frequent source of satire and misinformation. USA TODAY previously debunked claims that Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin "fired" two players for protesting and that he banned kneeling.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-10-26): On Aug. 25, 2023, SpaceXMania published an article positing that Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin had "clearly and unequivocally" threatened to fire any player who kneeled during the national anthem "on the spot," sparking a "nationwide debate on patriotism, free speech, and the role of athletes in social and political activism." Breaking: Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Warns He Will Fire Players Who Kneel During National Anthem The NFL has always been a stage for not only breathtaking games but also a place where cultural and political statements have found a home. Perhaps no issue has been as contentious and divisive in recent years as the protests during the national anthem. At the forefront of this discussion is Pittsburgh Steelers’ Head Coach, Mike Tomlin, who has recently warned that he may fire players who kneel during the national anthem. This decision has ignited conversations across the nation, prompting fans, critics, and fellow athletes to weigh in.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-12): A post shared on social media purports that the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Tomlin has fired two players for kneeling during the National Anthem. [...] The Facebook post purports that Tomlin fired his players for disrespecting the National Anthem. The post shows side-by-side images, one of Tomlin and the other a Steeler player kneeling. The caption reads, "Mike Tomlin Just Fired Two Players After They Knelt During National Anthem
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2022-08-16): Fact check: False claim that Mike Tomlin banned kneeling during national anthem The claim: Mike Tomlin banned kneeling during the national anthem [...] Based on our research, we rate FALSE the claim that that Mike Tomlin banned kneeling during the national anthem. The story originated in an article published by the Dunning-Kruger Times, a self-identified satire website. Tomlin has previously expressed support for athletes who choose to kneel during the anthem.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-11-08): The Facebook post purports Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin suggested kneeling for the anthem is unethical. The post shares a photo of Tomlin in juxtaposition with players kneeling. The text overlay reads, "Coach Mike Tomlin Says Anthem Kneelers ‘Hate America’ and Will Be Fired On Spot." [...] There have been other parody websites that have written similar stories recently about Tomlin firing players for kneeling during the anthem. Check Your Fact debunked the story at the time. Tomlin has shared his support for players who kneel during the anthem. ESPN reported in 2020 that Tomlin told players if they kneel, they will have his support and the support of the Steelers organization. (RELATED: Did Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy Suspend A Player For Kneeling During Anthem?)
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2022-08-09): An image shared on Facebook claims Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told his players they are athletes and "not activists" in reference to the controversy surrounding kneeling for the national anthem. [...] Kneeling during the national anthem first became a subject of national debate in 2016 after San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeled during a National Football League preseason game to protest racial injustice and police brutality, according to Britannica. Since then, numerous professional athletes have taken to kneeling during the national anthem. [...] Tomlin has commented on players kneeling for the national anthem in the past. In 2020, he said the team and organization would support players who decide to kneel for the national anthem, according to ESPN.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-08): Pittsburgh Kneelers? Post claiming Steelers cut 2 players who knelt is satire | Fact check [...] "Mike Tomlin Just Fired Two Players After They Knelt During National Anthem," reads the post's caption. [...] There is no credible record of the Steelers releasing any players who knelt during the national anthem, and Tomlin previously expressed support for those who kneel. The post was published and shared by a satirical website that includes a disclaimer that states, "Nothing on this page is real."
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-07): Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin dismissed two players from the team after they knelt during the national anthem. [...] BREAKING: Mike Tomlin Suspends Two Steelers Players for Anthem Kneeling [...] Bruno, Alex. "BREAKING: Mike Tomlin Suspends Two Steelers Players for Anthem Kneeling." SpaceXMania, 6 Sept. 2023, https://spacexmania.com/breaking-mike-tomlin-suspends-two-steelers-players-for-anthem-kneeling/.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-02-28): Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Tuesday that he and the organization would support player protests during the upcoming 2020 season. [...] Previously, Colin Kaepernick began protesting police brutality by kneeling during the playing of the national anthem during the 2016 season. Preceding a Week 3 game against the host Chicago Bears in 2017, the majority of the Steelers team did not appear on the sideline during the playing of the national anthem in the aftermath of President Donald Trump suggesting NFL owners fire players who kneel for the anthem. The NFL's third longest-tenured head coach, Tomlin was resolute in his statement that he would support his players protesting, though he underlined it by saying he expected it to be done in respectful fashion.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2017-09-25): A total of 204 players protested during the anthem on Sunday out of the 1,696 players on National Football League active rosters, compared with six players the previous week, according to a team-by-team breakdown by the Associated Press. [...] "We're not going to play politics. We're football players. We're football coaches. We're not participating in the anthem today. Not to be disrespectful to the anthem, but to remove ourselves from this circumstance. People shouldn't have to choose. If a guy wants to go about his normal business and participate in the anthem, he shouldn't be forced to choose sides. If a guy feels the need to do something, he shouldn't be separated from his teammate who chooses not to. So we're not participating today. That's our decision. We're going to be 100 percent. We came here to play a football game." — Steelers coach [...] About 12 players, including Saints running back Adrian Peterson, protested during the national anthem.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2020-06-23): Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin: 'It's Our Intention To Support' Players Who Make A Statement Against Racial Injustice, 'And That Includes Kneeling' PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - If players want to take a knee during the national anthem, Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin reportedly said it's the team's intention to support them. [...] Kneeling during the national anthem was started by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2017-08-22): Debate over the place of player protests during the national anthem grew over the weekend after President Donald Trump criticized NFL players choosing to protest. Trump said owners should "fire" NFL players who protest the anthem and referred to them as "son[s] of b------", and players responded by protesting en masse. [...] Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings: Only two Buccaneers — Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson, kneeled during the national anthem. Most of the rest of the team locked arms. [...] Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Chicago Bears: The entire Steelers team, minus Alejandro Villanueva, stayed in the locker room for the national anthem. Head coach Mike Tomlin along with offensive coordinator Todd Haley, offensive line coach Mike Munchak and running backs coach James Saxon were seen on the sidelines during the anthem.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-11-05): Black players unite – Black NFL players should protest during the national anthem the remainder of the season. Regardless of what owners or white players do in the future, this fight is about them and their people. I wrote here several weeks ago that every black player should kneel during the national anthem. That would end all debate about the subject. You can’t fire or suspend all of them. I guess the president doesn’t read the St. Louis American. He should. He might learn something. Black players learned last weekend that they do have power and their collective actions can have an impact on the NFL and the country. [...] Nerves of steel – The Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans did not appear on the field during the national anthem last Sunday. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin let the players decide what action to take before their game in Chicago.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2017-09-26): The Pittsburgh Steelers player who was the only member of the team to stand publicly during the national anthem on Sunday said he didn’t intend to break from his teammates and now feels "embarrassed." [...] The rest of the team stayed off the field during the national anthem because head coach Mike Tomlin said he did not want players to feel forced to take sides after President Trump called for players to be fired for kneeling during the anthem to protest racism. Villanueva stood alone near the tunnel with his hand over his heart, and on Monday, his jersey became the top-selling jersey in the NFL. "I made coach Tomlin look bad, and that is my fault and my fault only," he said, adding that he is supportive of teammates who decide to kneel or sit during the national anthem.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2017-09-24): WASHINGTON (ABC7) — Almost all of the Pittsburgh Steelers skipped the national anthem Sunday before their game against the Chicago Bears. [...] The Steelers' actions come after multiple players from both the Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars took a knee during the anthem in London Sunday morning. A rise in protests was expected afterPresident Donald Trump's comments saying that NFL players who kneel during the anthem should be fired.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2017-09-24): The Pittsburgh Steelers have decided to stay in their locker room for the national anthem before their game against the Chicago Bears, coach Mike Tomlin has told CBS. The move was apparently in reaction to President Donald Trump's suggestion that NFL owners fire players who kneel for the national anthem. [...] Trump suggested during a speech Friday night that NFL owners should fire players who kneel during the national anthem. A handful of NFL players have refused to stand to protest several issues, including police brutality.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2017-09-25): Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin, who stood on the sideline as his team waited in the tunnel before its game in Chicago, explained that the players stayed inside as a show of team unity. [...] The only Steelers player visible during the anthem was former Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva, who stood at the tunnel entrance with his hand over his heart. On Monday, Villanueva apologized and said he felt "embarrassed" for showing up the other Pittsburgh players. [...] Clarification: A previous version of this story stated that the Pittsburgh Steelers waited in the locker room during the national anthem. They were in the tunnel near the field.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2017-09-29): Monday afternoon in downtown Washington, D.C., and every one of the overhead office televisions is leading with NFL franchises responding to the 45th president of the United States, who called anthem-protesting players "sons of bitches" last week and implored owners to tell these kneeling men, reality TV-style, "You’re fired!" [...] If you can’t accept that white people have it easier, then you will never accept why someone would kneel during the national anthem. And until those two are reconciled, we shouldn’t expect people to stand — especially those most adversely affected by society’s unfair constructs. [...] If Popovich is honest, white privilege is what allows him to make those statements in the first place. Meanwhile, coach Mike Tomlin, who’s never had a losing season, has been to two Super Bowls, won one and has guided the Pittsburgh Steelers to more wins the past decade than any team except the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots, is walking a tightrope at this minute, trying to keep his protest-torn team together while not being shunned by his boss and the team’s customers.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-10-25): On Oct. 24, 2023, SpaceXMania published an article positing that two players for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Stephon Tuitt and Derrick Mathews, had been benched by their coach, Mike Tomlin, for kneeling during the national anthem. The article frames these moves as uncharacteristic, both for Coach Tomlin, who they describe as being "renowned for his clear-cut coaching style and emphasis on team unity," and the two players, who they claim do not usually participate in "such protests." The article read: Breaking: Pittsburgh Steelers’ Coach Tomlin Benches 2 Anthem Kneelers On The Spot In a bold move that resonated across sports news outlets, Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin took swift action during their latest matchup. Both Stephon Tuitt and Derrick Mathews, pivotal players for the team, found themselves benched after choosing to kneel during the national anthem.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-10-26): (KGTV) — A lot of misinformation is going around about consequences for football players kneeling during the national anthem. One story claims Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin benched two players for kneeling during the anthem. Another claims the University of Texas revoked the scholarships of players because they knelt during the anthem.
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2017-09-26): Prior to the Steelers' Week 3 game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, they remained in the tunnel during the playing of the national anthem. After the Steelers opted to not take the field for the anthem, Tomlin explained the decision, per Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: [...] The Steelers' choice came after President Donald Trump commented on NFL players protesting during the anthem, according to ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert: "Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, 'Get that son of a bitch off the field right now. Out. He's fired! He's fired!'"
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-18): Some thought Pittsburgh's longtime skipper, a standard-bearer for Black coaches fighting for equality in a sport that has been unkind to Black coaches and executives, banned two of his players for kneeling during the Star-Spangled Banner. [...] In a word, no. Tomlin never suspended his players for kneeling during the national anthem. [...] For what it's worth, Tomlin has been open about his support for players protesting against the national anthem. In the aftermath of the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other Black people throughout 2020, Tomlin delivered a clear and concise statement of camaraderie for those willing to park themselves for the national anthem, saying the following:
Claim: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired two players for kneeling during national anthem (Viral post, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2017-09-25): Alejandro Villanueva was the only Steeler to come out for the National Anthem, standing in the tunnel. pic.twitter.com/L4EtxRQSvA — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 24, 2017 [...] Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the Steelers would skip the national anthem altogether and remain in the locker room. [...] The show of defiance comes after President Trump renewed his demand that NFL owners fire or suspend players who kneel during the national anthem in protest, taking to Twitter and urging fans to boycott the sport to force change.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2019-07-18): There is no evidence that Churchill ever said or wrote this statement.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2022-03-24): You have no enemies? Then you never stood up for right against wrong; you never protected the weak against the bully; you never even dared defend your own right against persecution. Had you done these things you would have made enemies. [...] Ye have enemies? Good, good — that means ye’ve stood up for something, sometime in thy life…. [...] Others have been linked to the expression. For example, in 2012 the "Goodreads" website posted an entry crediting musician Eminem (Marshall Bruce Mathers III):18 "If you have enemies, good that means you stood up for something."
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2024-01-10): This quote suggests that having enemies is not necessarily a negative thing, but rather an indication that you have taken a stand for something you believe in. It’s a reflection of your courage, conviction, and integrity. In a world where it’s often easier to follow the crowd, standing up for your beliefs can be a daunting task that may not always be well-received by others. Thus, making enemies in the process is sometimes inevitable. The quote implies that if you’re not facing opposition or criticism, you may not be challenging the status quo or pushing boundaries. It’s a call to embrace the discomfort that comes with standing up for your beliefs, as it’s a sign of growth and strength. It’s about the importance of not diluting your values or compromising your principles just to be liked or accepted by everyone. In today’s world, this quote is particularly relevant. With the rise of social media and the cancel culture, it’s easy to get caught up in the need for approval and acceptance. However, this quote encourages us to value our individuality, authenticity, and moral courage over popularity. It reminds us that it’s okay to disagree, to stand up against injustices, and to voice our opinions, even if it means making enemies.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2015-11-05): Here are 5 quotes that are popularly attributed to Churchill, but that he didn’t actually say or write: [...] A nice play on words, but not anywhere to be found in Churchill’s corpus of writings. [...] It may be true, but Churchill didn’t utter it.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2023-05-12): Throughout history, one sentiment has proven to be consistently true: if you stand for something, you will inevitably make enemies. In the words of the great Winston Churchill, "You have enemies? This powerful quote serves as a reminder that, in the pursuit of personal convictions, the opposition should not only be expected but embraced. In this article, we will explore the importance of standing up for one's beliefs and the value of making enemies along the way. [...] The very fact that you have made enemies suggests that you have made an impact. As Churchill's quote implies, it means you have stood up for something significant and have remained steadfast in your beliefs. This can be seen as a badge of honor, as it signifies that you have not succumbed to the temptation of conformity or sacrificed your convictions for the sake of being liked. [...] As Winston Churchill's quote suggests, having enemies is not only an unavoidable aspect of standing up for your beliefs, but it can also be a positive indication that you are making an impact. Embrace the opposition you face, as it can lead to personal growth, new alliances, and ultimately, a stronger, more resolute character. Remember that making enemies for the right reasons is a testament to your courage and conviction, and let it serve as motivation to continue standing up for what you believe in.