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Former NFL defensive end Marcellus Wiley has expressed his disgust at the ongoing protests at Columbia University, where he played college football. In a recent interview with Dan Dakich on OutKick’s “Don’t @ Me,” Wiley criticized the unruly behavior of the protesters and emphasized the importance of peaceful demonstrations.

Wiley, who is known for his community work through his foundation Project Transition, highlighted the lack of understanding among some protesters about the reasons behind their actions. He stressed that protesting alone is not enough and that there are other steps and measures that must be taken to bring about real change.

The former Buffalo Bills defender also raised concerns about the impact of the protests on the university’s reputation and the future prospects of the students involved. He pointed to Stanford University as an example of how protests can be handled effectively, with clear guidelines and consequences for violating campus policies.

At Stanford, students protesting Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip have faced disciplinary proceedings for violating campus policies against overnight camping. The university’s response has been criticized by protest organizers, who argue that their actions are justified.

Wiley, who was drafted by the Bills in 1997 out of Columbia, emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive academic reputation and urged students to consider the long-term consequences of their actions.

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