Kate Upton’s Brutally Honest Take On Colin Kaepernick

Kate Upton has always had a special link to the Sports community. Her initial claim to fame came when she did the Dougie during an NBA Game.

Then she starred in multiple Sports Illustrated campaigns, each more provocative than the last.

Finally, the cherry on top came when she wed and had children with future MLB Hall of Famer Justin Verlander.

Over the past few years she has gone viral for everything ranging from her wild birthday outfit to her provocative party pictures to her racy beach day photos.

This week Upton found herself in the headlines for something else.

Because of her unique connection to the Sports community, Upton has never shied away from tackling its tougher topics. One in particular that she took a strong stance on was Colin Kaepernick’s National Anthem protest.

“In my opinion, the national anthem is a symbolic song about our country,” she wrote on social media. “It represents honoring the many brave men and women who sacrifice and have sacrificed their lives each and every single day to protect our freedom. Sitting or kneeling down during the national anthem is a disgrace to those people who have served and currently serve our country. Sitting down during the national anthem on September 11th is even more horrific.

“Protest all you want and use social media all you want. However, during the nearly two minutes when that song is playing, I believe everyone should put their hands on their heart and be proud of our country for we are all truly blessed. Recent history has shown that it is a place where anyone no matter what race or gender has the potential to become President of the United States.

“We live in the most special place in the world and should be thankful. After the song is over, I would encourage everyone to please use the podium they have, stand up for their beliefs, and make America a better place.”

Upton’s take on Kaepernick was divisive when it was originally posted, and it is no less polarizing here and now in 2024.

Anthony Amador

A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.