LSU athletics were thrust into the spotlight over whether programs should be on the field or the floor for the national anthem.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry urged state officials to enact a policy that requires student-athletes to be present for the national anthem after the LSU women’s basketball team received harsh backlash for missing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before its game against Iowa.
Landry then doubled down on his remarks in an interview on “America Reports.”
“I saw it. I know everybody has had their comments about it. I know we put out a statement, (LSU athletic director) Scott Woodward put out a statement as well,” Kelly said, via The Advertiser.
“I think our football players would echo this — is that if, at any time, we’re required to be out there, we’ll be wherever we’re told to be.
And that’s the bottom line. If our administration wants us out there for the national anthem, we’re going to stand proudly for the national anthem.
“It’s just the way that it has been scripted. And I’ve been doing this for 33 years. On my hand, I can tell you how many times I’ve been out for the national anthem in 33 years. That’s not to say we’re against what the governor is saying.
