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LSU coach Ed Orgeron clarifies statement on players who skip bowl games
By Adam Spencer
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During his Citrus Bowl media appearance on Sunday, LSU coach Ed Orgeron praised star RB Derrius Guice for deciding to play in the bowl game.
However, at the end of those comments, he also seemed to take a shot at former LSU RB Leonard Fournette and current LB Arden Key.
He said he thinks it’s important to finish what you start with your team and that making other choices isn’t right:
Orgeron: "I really want to compliment him on playing in this game. Other people make other choices, which I don't think is right. I think you finish with your team." #LSU
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— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) December 31, 2017
However, shortly thereafter, he clarified his statement, saying Fournette and Key were not fully healthy, so he respects their decisions to sit out. Instead, he said, guys who are completely healthy should play in bowl games:
#LSU coach Ed Orgeron's comment on juniors skipping bowl games was not meant as a shot at Arden Key or Leonard Fournette, he says in a phone call with @theadvocatebr.
He clarifies with this statement: pic.twitter.com/Mt48Hv6nQe
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) December 31, 2017
That clarification will likely spare him any hard feelings from Key and Fournette, both of whom have been important parts of the Tigers success in recent years.
Next time, he’ll have to make sure he leaves no doubt as to what he’s talking about, though.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
