NJ bar continues NFL boycott, won't show Super Bowl - NJ.com

The Farmingdale bar that began an NFL blackout in November to honor veterans is continuing its boycott and won't be showing Sunday's Super Bowl game. 

Woody's Roadside Tavern announced it would close Sunday at 4 p.m. before the game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. 

"We hope that next season the players find a better way to bring light to issues and stand and respect our flag and anthem," the bar wrote on its Faceboook page. 

The bar has refused to show any NFL games on its 20 TV screens since Veterans Day. 

Rob Johnson, one of the owners of the bar, previously told NJ Advance Media the idea for the blackout came from a Vietnam veteran and regular customer who felt disrespected by NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality. 

During its first boycott of the NFL on Veterans Day, Woody's held a fundraiser for veterans instead of showing the games. More than $8,000 was raised for two veterans groups.

Karen Yi may be reached at kyi@njadvancemedia.com. Follow her on Twitter at @karen_yi or on Facebook. 

 

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