“University of Texas CANCELS Scholarships for Students Who Kneel During National Anthem ‘They’re on this land, they have to respect this land.

n the echoing chambers of stadiums where athletic prowess usually takes center stage, a new, poignant drama unfolds, marring the traditional spectacle of college football. At the University of Texas, a decision to reportedly revoke scholarships from five student-athletes who knelt during the National Anthem has propelled the institution into the throbbing heart of a nationwide debate.