LINCOLN - Gov. Pete Ricketts urged Husker fans to treat opposing players respectfully, even those who kneel during “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Fans at the Nebraska-Maryland volleyball match last week shouted at three Maryland players who knelt during the national anthem. One yelled, "Stand up you piece of trash."

“I think it’s disgraceful to kneel during the national anthem, especially when we’re talking about Veterans Day,” the governor said. “We have people who died for this flag.

“Having said that, however, we’re also known for having the best fans in college sports, and two wrongs don’t make a right here,” he said. “Our fans should be respectful to the teams that come in from other places.”

Coach John Cook said that he was disappointed in the behavior of the fans and that a volleyball match is not a place to express personal views.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Ronnie Green and Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts followed suit and called for more respect from fans to visiting teams, while also apologizing to the Maryland volleyball program.

The Nebraska volleyball team met with Maryland players after the game and apologized for the pre-game incident, as well.

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