“You need to stand up and respect your country” – NFL fans blast John Mellencamp for sitting down during national anthem in Colts vs Eagles

An image went viral on Sunday afternoon before kickoff between the Indianapolis Colts and the Philadelphia Eagles. Singer and songwriter John Mellencamp was seen sitting in a suite at Lucas Oil Stadium. The problem with that was it was during the national anthem. In the photo, Mellencamp was seen sitting and eating popcorn while everyone else around him was standing.The 71-year-old singer may have been making a statement with his decision to sit during the national anthem. He was vocal in his support for former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick when he decided to take a knee to bring awareness to social injustice. Mellencamp himself has taken a knee on stage in the past to show his support for equality as well.Whether him sitting during the national anthem was just another instance of him taking a stand for the cause is unknown. Mellencamp hasn't commented on the incident. But those on Twitter weren't happy that Mellencamp decided to sit during the national anthem:🇺🇸 Nicholas L Looney 🇺🇸@nickers1287#JohnMellencamp you need to stand up and respect your country twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…mister dent@mrdent78@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem10103@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem https://t.co/hsSEGxH5Gd#JohnMellencamp you need to stand up and respect your country twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…Ruggs@Truggs4What an absolute disgrace. twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…mister dent@mrdent78@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem205104@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem https://t.co/hsSEGxH5GdWhat an absolute disgrace. twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…clip aka Paul Maul@tweetingclipa little diddyabout jeff saturdayi pick my teeth while youhonor usa twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…mister dent@mrdent78@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem1104@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem https://t.co/hsSEGxH5Gda little diddyabout jeff saturdayi pick my teeth while youhonor usa twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…BRANDON L MESSMORE@BLMESSMORE@mrdent78 @dandakich The kid sitting behind him bothers me more. He is our Future!!!!!24@mrdent78 @dandakich The kid sitting behind him bothers me more. He is our Future!!!!!J.Matte@JigSawDeMatteDamm boy couldn't stop eating he's old I get not standing He not a hero or a role model and has not sacrificed for his country that made him rich why start now! twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…mister dent@mrdent78@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem206104@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem https://t.co/hsSEGxH5GdDamm boy couldn't stop eating he's old I get not standing He not a hero or a role model and has not sacrificed for his country that made him rich why start now! twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…Michael Hustus@HustusMichaelDisappointing.. twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…mister dent@mrdent78@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem4104@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem https://t.co/hsSEGxH5GdDisappointing..😒 twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…John Galt@JohnGal64648101Its time for all patriots to demand better of our entertainers. This is a deliberate act, its anti American and disgraceful. Its time to push back on this woke culture, remember to vote with your wallets. twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…mister dent@mrdent78@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem207104@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem https://t.co/hsSEGxH5GdIts time for all patriots to demand better of our entertainers. This is a deliberate act, its anti American and disgraceful. Its time to push back on this woke culture, remember to vote with your wallets. twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…TRON SIMPSON@TRONSHOW‘Sup w this? @johnmellencamp twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…mister dent@mrdent78@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem2074@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem https://t.co/hsSEGxH5Gd‘Sup w this? @johnmellencamp twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…TOXICFLOWZ45@TOXICFLOWZ420very disrespectful @johnmellencamp twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…mister dent@mrdent78@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem207105@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem https://t.co/hsSEGxH5Gdvery disrespectful @johnmellencamp twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…Skivvies@Skivvies2@mattnathanson hmmmm twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…mister dent@mrdent78@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem208105@dandakich Can we get a comment on John Mellencamp being too lazy to STAND for our National Anthem https://t.co/hsSEGxH5Gd@mattnathanson hmmmm twitter.com/mrdent78/statu…Colts fail to hang on to lead and fall to 17-16 defeat against the EaglesThe Indianapolis Colts are under new leadership with interim head coach Jeff Saturday. Last week, Saturday earned his first win and almost followed it up with another as the Colts came close to defeating the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The Eagles were coming off their first loss of the season, which they suffered against the Washington Commanders. The Eagles seemed to be reeling from that loss and were unable to get anything going for much of the game.NFL@NFLJALEN HURTS. @Eagles take their first lead of the game!: #PHIvsIND on CBS: Stream on NFL+ bit.ly/3tK6Mhu2040398JALEN HURTS. @Eagles take their first lead of the game!📺: #PHIvsIND on CBS📱: Stream on NFL+ bit.ly/3tK6Mhu https://t.co/ksMCO7FIKQHowever, with just 1:24 minutes remaining on the clock, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts rushed into the end zone for a touchdown. This gave his team the lead for the first time all day.Indianapolis displayed a lot of promise, especially for a 4-6-1 team with a new head coach and offensive play caller. Their defense was able to hold the Eagles for about 55 minutes until it all began to unravel.The 9-1 Eagles, on the other hand, still have some issues they need to work out. They will host the Green Bay Packers next Sunday at home. As for the Colts, they will face the 3-7 Pittsburgh Steelers next Monday.