so many permutations of the original story. I can't remember where I read it, but a couple of days ago there was a story published where the journalist interviewed three anonymous Clemson players. He said multiple black players chose not to go for numerous reasons, however concerns of racism and anti Trump politics did play a part of it and some of them. They also said the food was ridiculous, however if it had been five guys, they might have gone. they all said there was no ill-will for any of their teammates that went and that they are all a family. And as such, with every family, you do not agree with everything they agree on, however you love each other all the same.
in regards to the playing time, they said there were some first-year players that went because they still are trying to impress coaches. However they mentioned numerous times, there was no pressure for any athlete to go or not. The coaches made no attempts to demand that they go or hold anyting hostage towards them.
This take from that article is piss poor