Texans running back Arian Foster pulled back the curtain on what many people think has been happening in college football since college football was invented, admitting he took money while at the University of Tennessee. Sports Illustrated obtained a clip from a new documentary called “Schooled: The Price of College Sports,” which included Foster making it clear he did something outside the lines of the NCAA’s rules. “I don’t know if this will throw us into an NCAA investigation — my senior year, I was getting money on the side,” Foster said. “I really didn’t have any money. I had to either pay the rent or buy some food. I remember the feeling of like, ‘Man, be careful.’ But there’s nothing wrong with it. And you’re not going to convince me that there is something wrong with it. “There were plenty of times where throughout the month I didn’t have enough for food. Our stadium had like 107,000 seats; 107,000 people buying a ticket to come watch us play.

It’s tough just like knowing that, being aware of that.” Foster recalled calling a coach and telling him he didn’t have money for food, only for the coach to deliver tacos. “But then, the next day I walk up to the facility and I see my coach pull up in a brand new Lexus. “I’m a firm believer that an employee should get paid for his work. hoodies in davao cityAnd, 100 percent, I see student athletes as employees. hoodie denim kaskusHiding from it is just cowardly.”bape hoodie 3m As it pertains to his NFL employment, the words don’t matter. b5 s4 hoodieHe’s a pro now, with the money in exchange for his services passing above the table.loaded lux hoodies

The patrons of the league’s free farm system might mind, but Foster’s willingness to expose a commonly held belief (at least among us cynics) might help kill some of the hypocrisy the NCAA has created.Arian Foster formally talked to media today for the first time since last season ended, but he didn't give them anything useful. The Texans running back basically repeated the same answer, about trying to be the best teammate he can be, for a minute and a half before peacing out. laura utopia hoodiesThough some Texans beat writers on deadline probably weren't amused, the stunt's funny to the rest of us.Dave Zangaro of posted the full transcript of the session. It's honestly not much different than what most players already say:Question: How do you feel? Were you 100 percent out there today?Foster: I'm just out here trying to be the best teammate I can be and I'm gonna work hard at doing that. Q: Physically, you're good to go?

F: I'm just trying to be the best teammate I can be, man. Q: Arian, can you tell us exactly what kept you out, what was going on?I'm just trying to be the best teammate I can be, you know. I'm gonna work hard at doing that. Q: What was physically wrong with you?F: Yeah, I'm just out here, working hard every single day, trying to be the best teammate I can be. Q: What did it mean to be able to get back out here and start working, Arian? And get back with your teammates?F: You know, being with your teammates and being the best teammate you can be is what you strive to do. So that's what I'm out here for. Q: Your teammates talk about how they want to see you out here. They know what you mean to this ballclub. What does all that stuff mean to you, Arian?I'm just (trying) to be the best teammate you can be, man. Just work hard at doing that every single day. That's what we're out here trying to do. Q: Is your body starting to break down?I'm just out here trying to be the best teammate I can be.

And I'm gonna work hard at doing that. Q: How's that coming, Arian, your progress with being a better teammate?F: Yeah, you know, I'm just, every single day, just trying to be a better teammate, man. Q: What do you think about these fans going crazy for you guys?And I'm going to continue doing that. Q: Is there any difference in the way you felt physically, feel stronger?And I'm just going to continue to do that. Q: What was the offseason like, working at your brother's facility, different than other previous seasons?F: Yeah, just every single day, man, just working hard, trying to be the best teammate I can be. Reporter: You got that down. 1,184 Photos and videosViewing Tweets won't unblock @uninterrupted. There are no products to list in this category.KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters raised his fist throughout the national anthem before Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium, as Kansas City players interlocked their arms.The Chiefs weren't alone in demonstrating during "The Star-Spangled Banner" on Sunday.

The Seattle Seahawks also stood and interlocked arms. Their opponent, the Miami Dolphins, took another approach.Dolphins running back Arian Foster told ESPN's Bob Holtzman that he planned to take a knee and raise his fist during the national anthem. Foster said Dolphins players met Friday and agreed to make their own decision on how to handle Sunday's anthem."It's our job as professional athletes to make a positive impact on our communities and to be proactive when change is needed. Together we are going to continue to have conversations, educate ourselves and others on social issues and work with local law enforcement officials and leaders to make an impact on the Kansas City community."Foster, along with teammates Kenny Stills, Michael Thomas and Jelani Jenkins, took a knee Sunday, though it appeared Foster did not raise his fist as planned."We encourage all members of our organization to stand at attention during the national anthem out of respect and appreciation for the freedoms we are afforded as Americans.

We also recognize that it's an individual's right to reflect during the anthem in different ways," the Dolphins said in a statement. "We respect these liberties and appreciate the sacrifices that everyone has made for our country, especially on this day of remembrance."We hope today's events will continue a respectful and thoughtful dialogue in our community on unity, inclusiveness and togetherness."Foster said he has had conversations recently with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Peters said Friday that he was behind Kaepernick "100 percent," a stance he reiterated after Sunday's game."I love being black, and I'm supporting Colin as far as what he's doing as far as raising awareness of with justice system," Peters said Sunday. "I didn't mean anything by it. I locked arms with my teammates. I talked to coach. Coach said it was OK if I wanted to express my thoughts about what I wanted to do."It's not about attention for me. Don't talk about it being about [that]. I come from a majority black community in Oakland, California.

I grew up around my people a lot. The struggle I see, I've got family members who are still in the struggle."In a statement issued on behalf of the players, the Chiefs said: "After having a number of thoughtful discussions as a group regarding our representation during the National Anthem, we decided collectively to lock arms as a sign of solidarity. It was our goal to be unified as a team and to be respectful of everyone's opinions, and the remembrance of 9/11."Peters added that more steps need to be taken."We need to continue to meet as a team. I'll continue to do some things on my own back at home," Peters said. "We'll try to further help this problem. It's not going to do us no good if you all rush us talking about the same thing over and over."Players from several teams, including the Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans, helped to hold the edges of giant flags at their games.New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola was one player who helped hold the flag, while teammates Martellus Bennett and Devin McCourty waited until the completion of the anthem to raise fists prior to their game Sunday night against the Arizona Cardinals."

I believe in this country. I love this country," McCourty said. "My father was in the Army. My older brother was in the Army. Those men and women go out there and put their life on the line. That's the reason why I didn't do anything during the national anthem because I respect it. You talk to people about how much respect they have for the flag. That's why they believe. That's why they go fight. Nothing but respect for that."Kaepernick has been moved by the number of players around the NFL reaching out and supporting his decision to sit or kneel during the national anthem over the past few weeks in protest of racial oppression and other social issues.Some players, including Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane and Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall have joined Kaepernick and his 49ers teammate Eric Reid in kneeling during the anthem, though Lane stood with his teammates Sunday in a demonstration of unity. Others have discussed it, though Kaepernick said earlier this week that some have expressed concerns about the possible repercussions of joining the protest.

Several Seahawks player said they are in the process of meeting with the mayor of Seattle and police chiefs across the state."I think it's something that there's a lot of players that really feel the same way," Kaepernick said Wednesday. "They're just nervous about consequences that come along with it, and a lot of them have families to feed, and I think that's a tragic situation where players aren't comfortable speaking what's on their mind and what's right because they're afraid of consequences that come along with it. That's not an ideal environment for anybody."Marshall has already experienced some of that blowback, losing an endorsement with the Air Academy Federal Credit Union on Friday after kneeling before Thursday's opener against the Carolina Panthers. On Sunday, a handful of NFL players apparently weren't deterred and joined Kaepernick in sending their message, even on the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.Kaepernick and the Niners play Monday night, but he said earlier this week that he would have continued his protest had the 49ers played on Sunday, again emphasizing that his actions have nothing to do with disrespecting the military."