That noise you hear is tons and tons of college football fans laughing at LSU after it announced on Wednesday night it will be imposing a one-year bowl ban on its football team for this season as the NCAA continues to investigate the football program.
The defending-champion Tigers are currently 3-5, so announcing a self-imposed bowl ban for this year doesn’t take any courage at all.
Here’s the school’s statement:
“LSU has informed the NCAA and SEC that it will self-impose a one-year postseason ban on its football program for the 2020-21 bowl season, in addition to self-imposed sanctions already declared. LSU leadership made this decision after careful deliberation and review of the NCAA rules violations that have been discovered in the University’s cooperative investigation with the NCAA and IARP. This decision reflects LSU’s commitment to compliance with NCAA regulations and maintenance of institutional control. We regret the impact that this decision has on our current student-athletes, but we make it in the best interest of the football program and University. LSU will continue to cooperate with the NCAA and IARP throughout the enforcement process.”
The courage!
Here’s head coach Ed Orgeron’s statement:
“I respect the university’s decision to proactively address NCAA issues from the past. I share the disappointment of our student-athletes who will not be able to compete this season in a bowl game. I am especially proud of our players’ dedication to the program during these unprecedented times in our country. Their pride in LSU will be the driving force as we continue to build a championship program. Geaux Tigers.”
Again, the courage!
College football fans had lots of jokes:
The New York Jets have also agreed to sit out of the NFL playoffs this season https://t.co/RpMnRFAJ9k
— Ryan (@Ryanmcc09) December 10, 2020
LSU self-imposed a bowl ban when it hired Bo Pelini, if we're being candid about it
— Alex Kirshner (@alex_kirshner) December 10, 2020
I, too, have decided that I will not play in a bowl game this season.
— Josh Vitale (@JoshVitale) December 10, 2020
LOLOLSU, this is an even bigger scam than Auburn’s self-imposed basketball ban. https://t.co/o4KzRpQX12
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) December 10, 2020
I think the teams LSU played this season were the ones who imposed a bowl ban on the Tigers. https://t.co/3h6jKrBOZo
— Steven Ward (@wardreporter) December 10, 2020
LSU is by far the biggest troll in college football, 3-5 and self imposing a bowl ban. What a power move. @ESPNCFB @CFBPlayoff @SEC @LSUfootball pic.twitter.com/Q9zSQxjwnD
— The Waco Kid (@TheWacoKidBS) December 10, 2020
LSU imposing a bowl ban when they weren’t making one anyways is hilarious https://t.co/D4BbRZf5Yr
— Andrew (@aterry65) December 10, 2020
ESPN when LSU announces a self-imposed bowl ban when they are 3-5 after all the crap they have done off the field pic.twitter.com/W6Bk5jGxDa
— Casey Szczublewski (@Caseyski5) December 10, 2020
Super "brave" of (3-5) LSU announcing a self-imposed bowl ban this year. Certainly atones for all past indiscretions. This may keep them out of a return to the playoff #whatajoke
— John Draper (@JohnDDraper) December 10, 2020
Big time lol at LSU self-imposing a bowl ban this year, when they know they suck, during a pandemic. Gotta admire the balls. https://t.co/ATENxCg04G
— Mark Shultz (@mark_my_words92) December 10, 2020
I have been inspired by LSU’s courageous decision to self-impose a bowl ban this year, and to follow suit, I am self-imposing a ban on watching any more Chicago Bears games this season
— Chicago bears needs to clean house "AGAIN" (@Capperjohn5807) December 10, 2020
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