Michael Strahan Couldn't Find His Heart

Fox Sports' NFL analyst Michael Strahan has been criticized by viewers on social media for not placing his hand over his heart during the national anthem on Sunday.

However, Strahan will not face any punishments or fines from Fox Sports after the former Giants great and current analyst took significant heat on social media.

The Daily Mail US reports the Fox team, which also includes the likes of Terry Bradshaw and Rob Gronkowski, presented their show from the San Diego Naval Base ahead of Veterans Day on Monday.

The national anthem was played on the show before Sunday's busy schedule of NFL action started with a large number of military personnel stood around the crew.

As per tradition, most members of the Fox panel lined up and placed their right hands over their hearts. That included Curt Menefee, Howie Long, Bradshaw, Gronkowski, Jimmy Johnson and Jay Glazer.

However Strahan, who played 15 seasons with the New York Giants and is currently a regular host of Good Morning America, decided to keep his hands interlocked in front of him. 

That decision did not go down well with viewers, who took to social media in large numbers to criticize the 52-year-old.

• Newsmax host Todd Starnes posted: 'Michael Strahan disrespected the military during a Veterans Day pre-game show on @NFLonFOX. 'The great irony is Strahan on a ship surrounded by men and women who would willingly sacrifice their lives to protect his freedom. So, his behavior is not just repugnant, it's downright cowardly.'
• Another fan commented: 'What the hell is wrong with Michael Strahan!? On effing Veterans Day! Boo, @NFL. Boo, @NFLonFOX. Not cool.'
• A third added: 'Fire Michael Strahan! This is unacceptable!'
• '@NFLonFOX Michael Strahan, standing with US military honoring Veterans Day can't show honor and respect during the National Anthem... Wow!', wrote another
• Another said Strahan's decision was 'disrespectful to all Veterans and Americans'. 
• 'Why does Michael Strahan not put his hand over his heart during the playing of our National Anthem?' one fan asked. 

Strahan, 52, was selected by the Giants in the second round of the 1993 NFL draft.