The East Tennessee State (ETSU) men’s basketball team was embroiled in controversy during the season when players knelt for the national anthem. ETSU did not fire Coach Shay nor force Coach Shay to resign. As outlined in the terms of the separation agreement, in Coach Shay’s statement and in my previous statement, Coach Shay decided to resign," Carter said. Shay supported the team’s national anthem protest during the season. "The National Anthem is a symbol of pride for America," a letter to the schools read.

Source: Fox News April 02, 2021 14:03 UTC