LSU Women's NCAA Anthem Incident Sparks Governor's Scholarship Threat

Louisiana's governor threatened to revoke college athletes' scholarships after the LSU women's basketball team missed the national anthem before their NCAA tournament game, sparking controversy. The governor called for a policy requiring student-athletes to be present for the anthem or risk losing their scholarships. LSU's head coach, Kim Mulkey, stated that the team's absence was unintentional and part of their pre-game routine. The incident has ignited a debate on social media, with some criticizing Mulkey and branding her as 'woke', while LSU's athletics department clarified that the team's absence during the anthem was consistent with recent years' protocol.