I watch the Superbowl, only football game I see all year. Don't care for the NBA, although am a DIEHARD UNC fan living right in the middle of "Tobacco Road". All that said, it bothers me for folks not to stand for the pledge, remove their hat, etc. None of my family is military, but we honor our country and respect those that offer their life to protect it.
Every Friday before work, one of the fellows at work gathers in front of the US flag inside the shop with anyone who wants to join in a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. You might be surprised how many folks voluntarily participate in this.
My son played baseball in a Rec. league that played the National Anthem before the first game of the night. Getting those little ones lined up on the base line with their hat off was the easiest thing the coaches had to do.