Arrr, Brian Kelly o' LSU be swearin' by the Jolly Roger to stand fer the national anthem, mateys!
2024-04-06
Arr matey! The LSU football coach, Brian Kelly, be sayin' on Saturday that if the school be wantin' the team to stand for the national anthem, then by Davy Jones' locker, we be standin' proudly! Aye, 'tis a jolly good show of patriotism, says I!
LSU athletics found themselves at the center of a debate about whether student-athletes should be present for the national anthem. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry called for a policy requiring them to be on the field after the LSU women’s basketball team faced criticism for missing the anthem before a game against Iowa. Landry reiterated his stance on "America Reports." LSU football coach Brian Kelly responded, saying the team would comply with any directives regarding the anthem.Kim Mulkey, the LSU women’s basketball coach, explained that the team's absence during the anthem was unintentional. However, Landry saw the incident as emblematic of a larger issue in collegiate sports. He emphasized the importance of respecting the national anthem and urged colleges to implement policies to ensure athletes' participation in the anthem ceremony.Landry highlighted the need for unity and civility in sports, emphasizing the significance of the national anthem in American sports culture. He called for a collective effort to uphold patriotic values and respect for those who protect the country. Ultimately, the incident prompted discussions about patriotism and unity in collegiate sports.