The NFL quarterback's polarizing stance against social and racial injustice in 2016 was embraced by other pro athletes, and that in turn encouraged college athletes to take a stand. "Many of the current group of college players may have grown up being inspired by not just their on-court play but also their dedication to speaking out," Linder said. Yet even college athletes whose voices in the past might have been drowned out are being heard. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"I would only add that college athletes, particularly those in the revenue sports, have also started to realize they have real power," Hawkins said. There are plenty of college athletes these days that are willing to put in real work on off-court issues like racial, social and economic injustice.

Source: Fox News April 04, 2021 16:21 UTC