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Video Tuesday: Allen and Indianapolis Colts

video tuesday: The action that was misinterpreted as part of a protest movement started by 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick created such a firestorm on social media that Allen and the Indianapolis Colts released a video Tuesday explaining what had happened, according to Brandon Sun. In the video, some of the hateful comments Allen received on social media were superimposed on the screen as Allen explained that he loves America and only wants this world to be a better place before vowing to continue praying on the sideline. So when he offered his customary pregame prayer Sunday night, he never imagined the furor it would cause. On Wednesday, Allen hobbled into the locker room on crutches and then went even further by explaining he doesn't know Kaepernick or some of the other players who have been protesting police treatment of minorities. If you want to show patriotism, show patriotism, have pride about this great nation, show your love and devotion about this great nation. He criticized those who use vitriol, hyperbole and racial comments cloaked in the name of patriotism."I was not protesting, I was praying," Allen said. "Whether I was protesting or not, it doesn't give the right for others to use those words of hate. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.