If the player is there on an athletic scholarship, they should be canned and their scholarship voided, and coach given the green light to recruit some players who will not cave in to popular protest movements. These guys gave their word, and are now backing out of it, so turnabout is fair play.

I would hope that any pro scouts take note of the ones who fold or cave into pressure as well.

If the players stick with their protests after being released, then they are genuine.