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Gov. agrees to meet with Husker who kneeled

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LINCOLN, Neb. -- Two university regents and the governor criticized three Nebraska football players who kneeled during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality.

Michael Rose-Ivey, Mohamed Barry and DaiShon Neal each took a knee as the anthem played before last Saturday's game at Northwestern.

Regents Hal Daub of Omaha and Jim Pillen of Columbus said Tuesday the three used poor judgment.

"They're wearing a University of Nebraska uniform, and all student-athletes should be aware that their actions reflect not only on themselves but everyone else," Daub said.