A.G. Gancarski
The presidential campaign of Kamala Harris is rolling out endorsements, and a former Florida Gators running back is on the team.
Emmitt Smith is among a group of 15 Pro Football Hall of Famers including Mel Blount, Kellen Winslow, Andre Tippett, Marv Levy, Alan Page, Drew Pearson, Kenny Houston, Jan Stenerud, Calvin Johnson, Robert Brazile, Willie Roaf, Mike Haynes, Elvin Bethea, and Ron Mix that is part of the Athletes for Harris coalition.
Per the Harris campaign, athletes are “among the most trusted voices for key voting blocs, especially young men, making them uniquely qualified campaigners for Vice President Harris and Governor Walz” as the campaign attempts to appeal to “Gen Z and younger men.”
Smith has been more political in recent months, including going public in March with objections over UF ending DEI initiatives.
“Instead of showing courage and leadership, we continue to fail based on systemic issues and with this decision, UF has conformed to the political pressures of today’s time,” Smith said, adding that those who “stay on the sidelines and say nothing” are “complicit in supporting systemic issues.”
9 comments
Bobblehead Kammy
September 28, 2024 at 4:03 pm
There are lots of people out there saying, “who is Emmitt Smith?” Stick to football Emmit. None of us care who you or any other athlete is endorsing.
MHDuuuval
September 28, 2024 at 4:40 pm
NFL, unlike WWF, is a legit athletic endeavor– not a fake morality play like wrasslin’, which employs actors. Which explains why bleach-blonde male posers endorse DJT.
Bobblehead Kammy
September 28, 2024 at 4:46 pm
There are certainly NFL players current and retired like Emmitt that support Trump. Remember the country is 50-50. 😄
A Day without MAGA
September 28, 2024 at 4:52 pm
You have never played football at any level,you were on the Trump Pom Pom squad Hallowing give me a M give me a A ,give me a G ,give me a A Go MAGA
Bobblehead Kammy
September 28, 2024 at 5:55 pm
Nope. I played tackle football from 2nd grade through high school. I even received letters from a couple of smaller colleges offering me to walk on. You were probably the last to get picked when teams were chosen for PE.🤣
A Day without MAGA
September 28, 2024 at 4:53 pm
The NFL is 90 percent Black
Bobblehead Kammy
September 28, 2024 at 5:56 pm
So where is the equality in that league? I want DEI there.😜
A Day without MAGA
September 28, 2024 at 4:48 pm
Go Gators
Bobblehead Kammy
September 28, 2024 at 6:09 pm
Gaytor arrogance. I should have figured.😜