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Colin Kaepernick's coach at Nevada: 'It's not the message that's troubling'

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It sounds like something a coach would post on a locker room wall: "You never lead by sitting down."

Former Nevada coach and College Football Hall of Famer Chris Ault wrote those words for the Reno Gazette-Journal in response to Colin Kaepernick's protest during the national anthem.

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The following is a portion of Ault's thoughts on his former player:

"I think there are better venues to express those interests and his ultimate message. You never lead by sitting down — during the national anthem or anywhere — so for me it’s not the message that’s troubling, it’s the platform and the way it was delivered.