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LSU says they will revisit National Anthem policy after Landry threatens scholarships [Video]

Before Athletic Director Scott Woodward’s statement on Friday, LSU previously said that skipping the anthem had become part of a long-time routine.

BATON ROUGE, La. — After Governor Jeff Landry threatened to strip scholarships from athletes who skip the National Anthem at sports games, LSU’s athletic department said Friday they would review their policy. 

“At LSU we have and will always be dedicated to the flag, the anthem and the country,” LSU Athletics Director Scott Woodward said Friday. “We consistently look at all our processes and will do so again.” 

The move came after Gov. Landry criticized LSU’s basketball team for their absence during the National Anthem ahead of the team’s Elite Eight game against Iowa, even taking his case to cable news Wednesday when he told Fox News’ Sandra Smith that athletes must respect the anthem.

Landry praised Woodward’s statement on his own social media just minutes after LSU Tigers’ posted on their page. In the governor’s statement, Landry …

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