East Tennessee State University President Dr. Brian Noland Felt The Heat From Tennessee State Senators During A Budget Review Of The University. Both Sides Have Been Outspoken About The Men’s Basketball Team Kneeling During The National Anthem. State Senator Jon Lundberg Said In His Mind, Putting The Knee Down Gave The Bird To Our Flag……
Noland Was Quick To Respond…..
Lundberg Expressed Interest In Meeting With Noland And A Few Of His Faculty Members Soon. The Senate Committee On Education Approved Noland’s Budget With No Opposition.