I don’t personally agree with burning anything in protest and think it’s kinda stupid. Being public officials, I’m sure those guys will probably be reprimanded or lose their jobs or at the very least be scorched on social media.
The bigger issue for UK and their sports programs is their donors. I know of at least 3 semi-big time donors that are done. Finis. Which sucks for me because I get really good free tickets at Rupp from those guys all the time. Or at least I used to.
Now, 3 semi-big donors is a drop in the bucket. But UK can’t afford to lose too many of those guys. That’s truth.
Also, count me in the group that thinks it’s a bit ironic that any player would kneel in protest to human rights whilst sporting Nike uniforms, shoes & gear. Certainly their right to do so but ironic nonetheless.