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Mike Ditka says kneeling athletes should 'get the hell out of the country'

Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka didn't mince words when he was asked about athletes who kneel during the national anthem.

"If it was up to me, I'd say no," Ditka responded when asked about kneeling. "If you can't respect our national anthem, get the hell out of the country. That's the way I feel. Of course, I'm old- fashioned. So, I'm only going to say what I feel."

Ditka is the Chairman of the X League, which is a women's tackle football league that according to its website is set to make its debut in April of 2021.