Originally Posted by phylt (Post 2317896)

WHY? Because>>>


LSU women’s basketball came under fire on Monday night after the team didn’t come out for the national anthem before its regional final game against the Iowa Hawkeyes.

A video from OutKick’s Dan Zaksheske showed Iowa players holding hands during the rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." LSU had left the court right before the anthem was played.

Iowa won the game 97-84 behind Caitlin Clark’s 41 points.

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey was asked after the game why the team didn’t come out for the national anthem. Mulkey chalked it up to "routine."

Personally, these actions are so irritating to me. When will this stuff end?

from a loyal USA citizen.

Originally Posted by Bjeanj (Post 2317929)

My bad. I thought you were going to talk about basketball.

Originally Posted by Windguy (Post 2318175)

I’m sure I’ll take a lot of crap for this, but not everyone is a fake patriot.

Being a real patriot means you want your country to be the best it can be and work towards that end—not just wrapping yourself in the flag and making gestures in public to fool some people into thinking you are a patriot. That accomplishes NOTHING! Be a REAL patriot and help your country be better.

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston (Post 2318186)

I don’t look to or up to 18-21 yr. old college athletes.....or professional athletes , or TOTV for that matter....for pointers on respect and patriotism. It really doesn’t bother me like some. Disrespect is on full display across this country on the daily. Other than the initial ‘shock’ from these actions or inactions, there is no boycott. Nor should there be. The NFL ratings, advertisers and interest has never been higher. The Iowa/LSU semifinal was the highest rated in women’s history. All of these athletes, amateur and pro alike are making more money than at any other point in history. And at the end of the day, we all are still watching....and directly or indirectly, by doing so...are lining all their pockets. It’s the good, bad and the ugly side of a democracy

Originally Posted by Wondering (Post 2318231)

Our National Anthem shouldn't be played at sporting events. The tradition started during war time. First the Civil War then WWI. We are not at war, unless you consider with ourselves!

Originally Posted by Road-Runner (Post 2318285)

Please, spare us all. These spoiled brat's only struggle is dealing with their victim status in every aspect of their lives. Must make it tough to actually improve your life if you see oppression at every turn.

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2318626)

We don’t all watch only the Friday night want bees.

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston (Post 2318996)

I think you meant...wannabes
What about the other nights of the week that these games are played....like Saturday ‘want bees’?