Rams Players Raise Hands To 'Salute' Ferguson; Officers Demand A 'Very Public Apology'
By: Evan Jankens
@kingofthekc
The Rams won a game against the Oakland Raiders 52-0 Sunday, but the game itself isn't what has everyone talking.
Rams WR's Kenny Britt, Stedman Bailey, Chris Givens, Tavon Austin and Tight End Jared Cook -- all black -- raised their hands as a "don't shoot" protest to Ferguson as they entered the field.
As you all probably know, it made international headlines when a white police officer fatally shot a black teen in Ferguson, Mo.
According to ESPN.com here is was what Cook had to say about the NFL situation.
"We kind of came collectively together and decided we wanted to do something," Cook said. "We haven't been able to go down to Ferguson to do anything because we have been busy. Secondly, it's kind of dangerous down there and none of us want to get caught up in anything.
"So we wanted to come out and show our respect to the protests and the people who have been doing a heck of a job around the world."
The St. Louis police are demanding a "very public apology" from the Rams.
According to KSDK.com:
"St. Louis, Missouri (November 30, 2014) – The St. Louis Police Officers Association is profoundly disappointed with the members of the St. Louis Rams football team who chose to ignore the mountains of evidence released from the St. Louis County Grand Jury this week and engage in a display that police officers around the nation found tasteless, offensive and inflammatory.
Should these players and the Rams apologize?
