Glazer addresses Strahan national anthem controversy

Michael Strahan. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Jay Glazer addresses Michael Strahan national anthem controversy

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Nov 12, 2024 12:27 AM ET

Veteran NFL reporter Jay Glazer on Monday addressed the controversy involving his friend and co-worker, Michael Strahan.

Strahan, who played in the NFL with the New York Giants from 1993-2007, has been a member of Fox’s NFL team since his retirement. On Sunday, Fox’s NFL team broadcast its pregame show from Naval Base San Diego in recognition of Veterans Day.

While other members of the Fox crew stood with their hands over their hearts for the national anthem, Strahan kept his hands down. Strahan being the only member of the crew not to have his hand over his heart drew negative attention.

We conclude our show at the Naval Base San Diego with the national anthem pic.twitter.com/lDb2g6oF0f
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 10, 2024

Glazer (second from left) was present for the show and stood with his right hand over his left heart. On Monday, he shared a post on X to address the matter and stand up for Strahan.

I’ve just seen the criticism of @michaelstrahan. Let me tell you this, I don’t know if I have a friend who is more proud of his military roots than Michael, growing up on an army base constantly talking about what he learned from his dad Major Gene Strahan and how his time there…
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) November 11, 2024