Report: More LSU players considering leaving team
More hits to the LSU roster could be on the way.
In an article focusing on players such as Terrace Marshall and Arik Gilbert leaving the team, Brooks Kubena of The Advocate included some discouraging information:
Several other players are also considering leaving, multiple sources said, and concern is rising over just how many players will depart from a roster that’s already substantially depleted.
Due to the COVID pandemic, roster availability numbers have been an issue in 2020. Kubena points out that with the departures and LSU’s self-imposed scholarship sanctions, roster numbers are looking to become an issue for 2021 and beyond.
Kubena reports that LSU is currently at 69 scholarship players, a number that includes three walk-ons who were awarded scholarships and well below the NCAA limit of 85 players. LSU’s self-imposed sanctions call for a reduction of 8 scholarships over the next two years.
Kubena reports that some of the departures from the 2020 team have been tied to an August protest:
Multiple sources told The Advocate that team morale turned south before the season even began, when a large group of players felt Orgeron mishandled a team meeting regarding the team’s player-led march in August amid national protests against police brutality.
The LSU roster situation will certainly be closely watched by many in the SEC.
Well that doesn’t sound good.
It looks good to the PC media, the same ones who started this crap.
By “crap” do you mean the players being upset that they or their families could be gunned down by a cop for no reason?
For no reason? That is extremely rare. More than 99% of the time, there is a reason, and it usually involves doing something stupid.
What’s tragic is so many people really are gunned down in America for no reason – the streets of Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit etc
However, it is not by the police. The out of control murders are committed by criminals in dysfunctional cities run by lying, corrupt in policians. Politicians that allow the killing fields to go on unabated. The murder and chaos is exploited for political gain.
We aren’t supposed to take notice when a 4 year old girl (one of color, mind you) is gunned down in a drive by, (by persons also of color). That isn’t newsworthy in the liberal media. Only when a hardened felon attacks police officers, and is justifiably dealt with, are we supposed to cry foul.
Arrrggghhh. There are 10-million arrests every year; that’s over 27,300 PER DAY. And these handful of awful mistakes are the outliers, a fraction of a fraction of a percent. The rest of life’s dangers should be so humanely efficient as law enforcement — every — single — day.
Also, there are only 800,000 total law enforcement in this country, including State and Feds — not millions like the media would portray. For perspective, there are about 800,000 college professors. Think about that. Facts are facts.
Yeah, it’s the media’s fault. Way to man-up.
The media plays it up to a hysterical fever pitch and the people that make a living pushing this agenda eat it up and run with it. To deny that fact is to be living in a dream world.
Many more people of color are killed by each other every day and these same media and others virtually ignore it.
According to Google and the FBI stats, whites dying in custody are still 2 times higher than of those of color, despite the disparity in incarceration numbers. Facts don’t make good click-bait. Propaganda makes good click bait.
What did O do during protest to piss off players? You put out article with no explanation.
You’re looking for complete, clear articles on this site? lol
the definition of delusional
Supposedly he didn’t even know about the march or he didn’t go. Heaven forbid someone has a differing opinion.
That sounds about right.
Well, when the majority of your players are black kids and the Black Lives Matter movement is front and center in our society right now. It would probably be a smart move to research and understand a little bit about it. Contrary to what one hears on NewsMax etc. it is fundamentally a peaceful protest. Big Ed should have a better feel of the pulse of his team. A smart coach would.
Does that include marching for an organization that publicly denounced kids being raised by both parents, admitting they are trying to force marxism on the last truly free nation on earth, and openly admitted they are perfectly ok with violent ends to achieve their Marxist utopia? No wonder he bowed out brain biscuit! That’s called treason!
Agree to disagree; I don’t believe Mr Orgeron is a wanton racist if in fact he didn’t participate in a blm march.
I would highly recommend anyone to do a thorough research on Patrisse Cullors and Alicia Garza(blm founders) tell me with a straight face if they’re for racial equality. Its one thing to march for racial equality and justice its another to be involved in an organization that has a malignant political and social undertone.
Those two are America-hating Marxists that have an agenda of destroying our country. I think it is hysterical that not even Joe Biden will give them the time of day, now that election is over.
Fundamentally peaceful” ? Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Yes, like the minortiy business’ BLM burned down, the stores they looted (watch the videos stupid), and people THEY killed. Brain dead p h u k.
Coach Drink was out front leading the parade. Totally woke. In this day and age very smart.
If the Chinese Communist Party re-instates a one-child policy for their country, I’m going to stand up and applaud even though I strongly oppose communism.
He looks and acts totally woke… and that’s not a compliment.
Well it may not be a compliment to you but it’s something that a modern day football and basketball coach really has to do. If a coach doesn’t do it he may end up losing a lot of players.
“…something that a modern day football and basketball coach really has to do.” Perhaps that’s sadly true, but still dishonorable. Remember Pinkels’ mistake in 2015. Something always seems to brew-up in a 2-year election cycle of late. Look it up.
Actually that had zero to do with Pinkel. Look it up.
When your job depends on 18-20 year old people it is best to support them. You don’t have to agree with their opinion but you have to respect their right to voice that opinion. Supporting your players is different from agreeing with them. Dumb move.
^^This^^
O is just an Honest Man living in a Dishonest World. He should be Tarred and Feathered and Removed from “Society”.
Actively participating is agreeing with them. Supporting them is giving them the time to participate and encouraging them to vote. This idea of having to march in-line or risk being a racist is what’s so wrong. Whether you agree or disagree, no one should be forced to participate.
“When your job depends on 18-20 year old people it is best to support them. You don’t have to agree with their opinion but you have to respect their right to voice that opinion.”
Sounds like a good, working definition of exploitation.
Everybody knows Coach O is not a racist, hateful person. Coach O has a lot of wisdom and experience he could share with his players that would improve their lives.
But he should shut up and go along to get along so he can keep cashing those pay-checks. I’m sure that will help solve a lot of problems.
Maybe that’s a smart move politically, but I salute anyone who doesn’t compromise their values, especially for a bunch of kids who are being brainwashed by a PC media.
aub4life. “Maybe that’s a smart move politically, but I salute anyone who doesn’t compromise their values, especially for a bunch of kids who are being brainwashed by a PC media.”
In this case someone who doesn’t compromise will be out of a job. It’s not fair but it’s reality.
It seems like in this country we can no longer…
Agree-to-Disagree. It’s “my way or the highway” for these groups.
“Sounds like a good, working definition of exploitation.” — the quote of the day…
@ TDOW and virtualkelly
““Sounds like a good, working definition of exploitation.”
Kind of like college football, right?
Totally. Two sides to every story; but NO; you can’t tell but one in this. Leave your politics at the Gate. C’mon People. Sad how so many can fall for the propaganda. I’m sure that O’s affection for Trump REALLY went over well. It would be a Crime if THAT is the cause of LSU’s Problems. The Intolerant Left makes me Gag.
Do most of you even have a clue what Trump represents to 95 percent of black people in America? And players and coaches marching for BLM does not mean they support the politics of the people who founded the organization. They marched for equal rights for black people in this country and equal treatment by law enforcement. The marches were not political. They were about humanity living in equality with one another regardless of race. The fact that most of you do not get that and make uneducated generalizations is truly sad.
What happened to “leave your politics at the gate”? What you really mean is you only want to hear political views you agree with. The level of racists contempt many in the SEC fan base have for those Black kids entertaining them each week is astounding. I keep seeing the name calling.. communist, Marxist, socialist, etc while Trump is literally trying to pull a coup and overturn a legal election he lost. All of you so called freedom loving “patriots” fully support this coup.
Nature Gator: Do you have any idea what the lunatic left represents to 95% of thinking people in this country? You’ve done everything you can to paint Donald Trump a racist, but we all know that you will do the same to any Republican President, regardless. The bottom line is that the liberal media thinks that they can demonize with impunity anyone that doesn’t march lock and step with them. Most of us are sick and tired of thin-skinned whiners that somehow feel like they’re more entitled than anyone else, just because they have had it tough.
@Nature Gator… Sorry, I disagree… Cory Booker (BLM) is now elected a member of the Missouri House .. woo, hoo that was the payback … that was the goal… power. There, she will sit for 20 years keeping the lights on in a perpetually dark environment that never finds light, and never intended to.
Until I get further information I’m going to assume it involved taking off his shirt. It’s just the go-to explanation for Orgeron unknowns.
Oh by the way kevakbama, if you look at any economic metric prior to the Corinavirus, black families were rising the fastest (over all other races) in the Trump economy. So you just be careful about who you call racist with your abortion demanding, marxist, racist, terrorist group!
Amen. Sad how the masses listen to the Propaganda. The ability to think for oneself is waning fast. Marxist infiltration put us here. Foreign Influence through our “Education” I mean Indoctrination system. Trump did more for Blacks than ANY President; sans Lincoln.
Someone has been drinking the orange Kool-Aid. When trump made that statement, Chris Wallace pressed him to tell what exactly had he done for black Americans and his answer was Prison Reform and criminal law reform. So in other words, trump is saying black people are a bunch of criminals and the best way to help them is to make prison better for them? Nope, that doesnt seem racist at all does it? That man is a racist PoS and i cant wait to see him go to jail once he is out of office.
You are so ignorant, and ignorance should be painful.
LOL, going to jail.
He didn’t buy in to their black racist bs.
Last year Coach O was Cinderella. Now he’s the ugly step sister. Amazing how far he has fallen in such a short time. The buyout is looking ridiculous though.
Great analogy. The two Joes were the glass slippers that made it all work, obviously gone now.
If it’s found O covered anything up, then they can fire him without the buyout. Then they can afford Pelini’s buyout. Then they can spend the money hiring back Joe Brady and ANYONE as DC. Except Muschamp.
Stranger things have happened…
That’s true… If he has anything to do with the investigations going on he can be fired and LSU saves the bank..
LSU’s tanking in the worst ways imaginable across the board. Multiple serious problems across the 2 biggest sports programs. The NCAA’s already been on it for a while and now there won’t be separate investigations – not a good sign. Hopefully this doesn’t live up to its potential.
Hang tough Tigers. GEAUX
Last year it was really LSU’s OC that should get most of the credit for winning the title not Orgeron. It was him who changed the offense and made it unstoppable with Burrow. So basically Orgeron days are numbered as LSU head coach
Again, eerily similar to Auburn in 2010. The combination of Cam Newton and Gus bringing a new offense to the SEC is what won the championship. Yet Chizik wrote a book the season after basically taking complete credit. Sometimes the HC doesn’t want to admit that he’s not the sole reason for success.
Coach O was bullet proof last season. He blew through the season letting his mouth say out loud whatever stupid thought crossed his mind. He overestimated how much grace a NC buys you. His chickens are coming home to roost.
Where’s Fantasyfootballgod when we need him??
If Marcus Dumervil hits the transfer portal it could be a very happy new year for Florida.
I haven’t seen any “The Orgeron curse permeates all” posts lately…he on a hiatus or something?
I think his work is done here lol
What a dumpster fire
Yes…It’s a raging inferno at this point. This has to be one of the most epically horrendous free falls I’ve ever seen from a defending national champion. And I’ve been watching college football for almost 40 years now.
Yeah. Like I said earlier, from the penthouse to the outhouse in one short year. And Orgeron being the toast of the town last year and getting so hyped up what a crock. All the guys leaving early, opting out or transferring, coaching and the culture he instills is a big part of that. Most of it is on him
Like half a year
Because he didn’t buy into the black racist BS? That’s called a morally honest culture, stupid.
s’up Jones…
Finally, Tennessee has someone to look down on.
But not by MUCH!! lol
Tennessee looking down on another team ? Not hardly…currently head Coach Jeremy Pruitt has the Vols in the toilet-bowl looking up.
I’d say UTn still leads due to their dumpster being on fire for MUCH longer, but that’s just my opinion.
One Team, One Heartbeat!
mwah!
This is becoming eerily similar to the Barry Odom situation at Missouri. He’s losing his team.
Georgia player enters txfr portal…so does A&M player…programs falling to pieces…can the coaches get the team back…more social network bullsht.
I’m going to say what Flava Flav use to say ” let’s keep it real let’s kick the Balistics G” I’ma keep it ! I don’t give a da*n what team you are on if you are Black here in America especially after what happened to George Floyd! it affected you to the core! Black people are very racially SENSITIVE! these days and so are black football players. If you have a coach who gives the slightest indication that he is not racially aware or racially insensitive which I’m starting to sense Ed Orgeron was you are going to loose your black players literally! Ain’t no black player going to put his all into a program with a coach like that PERIOD! PERIOD!! and I knew this team was talented but it kinda explains why LSU is so bad he lost his team! before the season even started. What’s in the dark comes to the light and this man had the Audacity! to say F#ck! Alabama last year! Not only is he a disrespectful IDIOT! but racially insensitive as well! Smh and as a die hard and I mean a die hard Alabama African American fan.I say I’m in support of these LSU players on this situation and they need to LEAVE! as long as Ed is there. You don’t play with black lives or show any form of the slightest insensitivity these days
ROLl TIDE!!
Go tear down a statute and keep the politics out of football
Well said!!!….well, except for the “Tide” parts in there, but all the rest were spot on!!!….lol
@BamaNation… Respectfully sir, the narrative is only what has been dispensed to you. And we’re forced to cherry-pick by historical alignment. Malcolm X once said “…you are a chump” to vote for the Democratic Party in his famous “Ballot or the Bullet” speech. Read it and think; you don’t see this speech in print much anymore.
The problem is the African American population has been anesthetized. Those who stand against the lies are vilified. Such is history.
Flav is not a thinker. George Floyd was one of 10 million yearly arrests — and 2 out of three deaths in custody are white folks (source: FBI). Think about that ratio. People are being played and it aligns with election cycles. I don’t know about Coach O but if this is the reason, it’s ill-informed.
To keep players happy Coach O needs to be leading protests!
So “Multiple Sources Told” is the issue. The PC culture protesting against arrests and attempted arrests of criminals. How did we get to a point where you can be punished for believing that if you get caught, accept the arrest and get a lawyer. If they are leaving for THAT reason, let em go. Honesty and the freedom to think is more important than football and having the PC media lead us around by a nose ring.
Good for Orgeron if he was against the protest. Don’t get me wrong, it was a sticky situation for every coach on every team.
Saban lead his teams BLM march, and all was well. Nothing to see here, just move along…
Sounds like Orgeron didn’t strike the right cord with those looking for appeasement. Who will ever know if he did something wrong in that matter or not.
It’s not fair or right. But so many in high places are stoking these flames for their political ends it’s something we all must deal with.
Yes now that blacks are playing the political games that whites have excelled at for the last century things are becoming rather tricky. No one likes to see their own methods being used against them, why it’s downright unamerican!!! “What gall… for them to look out for their own best interests, we’ll give them what we think they deserve”
Junebaby01, Last time I checked Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and Joe Biden were all still white. Kamala Harris may have some black in her, but who really knows.
It’s only about power and politics. Here’s you’re sign.
Why did the we ‘Gonna Burn You’re City Down’ protest all stop leading up to the election. Answer, that narrative was hurting the Dems with voters. The people funding those “peaceful protest” pulled the funding.
It’s not a black and white race issue.
But I see that a few white people already have you convinced otherwise. Good luck with that…
What best interest? A free education, a chance to play in the Pros?
C’mon man, going to school is the opportunity of a lifetime.
“Yes now that blacks are playing the political games that whites”
You’re not only wrong but you have shown yourself to be a biggot. Thanks for removing any lingering doubt.
Once again, leftist politics is destroying an institution or endeavor that should be completely apolitical.
The left literally destroys everything it touches – education, art, entertainment, sports etc
Yes, it’s the left’s fault that LSU program is in shambles. LMAO
Is NFL attendance (pre-covid) up or down? Hint, it is down. Why is NFL attendance down?
Coach O has problems and short comings that transcend and pre-date BLM, and, aren’t related to politics.
But, if as people are saying Coach O’s team morale problems are tied to his “BLM optics” then yes, leftism is currently a big source of his and LSU’s problems.
It’s either because people prefer watching at home with their 60″ TVs vs. standing in lines for bathrooms, or because *the insidious marxists have infiltrated our society*.
Which makes more sense?
Seems like things have gotten worse by each passing day at LSU. At this time I am seriously wondering if Coach “O” can survive all of these issues ?
Well let’s be honest, nobody goes to LSU to be stuck in the middle of a dumpster fire.
Aren’t they supposed to play football? After all they are being paid a free college tuition to do so plus perks. Political opinions have no place in sports. We have raised a bunch of cry baby quitters. We are reaping what we have sewn.
Who cares a lot!
CBLM has killed 27 blacks three times as many that has been shot by cops in the entire country this year CBLM managed that in less than 2 months. For cops to match the black on black shooting numbers it would take 40 years to match one year that occurs in the black community. The innocent black child that gets shot in drive-by is a tragedy, a career felon getting shot by the cops who is charging with a knife is not.
Where was the protest march by the LSU football players against sexual assault of coeds?
Ohhhhh wait…
This comment section is filled with communists. Why don’t they just go ahead and change their name from Democrat to Communist Party?? Only racist are democrats. They want to overthrow country and set up dictatorship. They already have control of media which is Thier propaganda. They already tell us where we can go and how many people we can be around. They already decide who can have business and who can’t. It’s Nazi from 1930 s imposed on America. Go ahead. History will repeat.
As far as football. O has problems. But he shouldn’t bow down to BLm. F them
I guess I shouldn’t have commented becuase NAzi Democrats can now track me down because of lefty site I posted.
It is an insult to NAZIS past and present, being compared to these democratic socialists in our country.
Want proof none of these race hustlers really cared about police brutality? How many of you leftist nutthuggers, have heard of Daniel shavers?
Look there are some serious title x things happening at LSU to the point Ogeron may not be back. Most of these kids are leaving because they know what is about to happen.
Let them all go. Inmates must never run the mad house.
WOW!!! what a bunch of trump loving racist on this blog which doesn’t surprise me in the least. Got news for you all….sorry but trump lost! Looking forward to Jan 20, 2021!!!
Too many people want to tie everything to politics. And too many people try to affect other opinions. Believe what you want but just shut the f up and keep it to yourself.This is a sports blog.
And if you are basing relationships on political viewpoints, then you are part of the problem.