Doug Glanville had an interesting piece in the NYT:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/22/opinion/professional-sports-access.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fopinion&action=click&contentCollection=opinion&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=32&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=0

He addresses the "Shut up and play" demands of fans. We like our sports figures to be one dimensional. They have nothing beyond their prowess. Fans are shocked when they have the gall to protest anything. From the Olympics, to football and basketball, we want athletes to stay in their place. After a number of killings by police of unarmed black men, THESE black men chose to not remain silent. Their teammates - brothers in battle - supported them, even if disagreeing.

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke

All of you season ticket holder who are dismayed - turn 'em in. I can absolutely guarantee they will be gone in a moment.