re: LSU Women NEVER on the court for the ANTHEM

My sentiments entirely. I think actually it is a convenient way for coaches to avoid controversy. Keeping players in the locker room while the anthem is played allows them not to force the issue. Inevitably some players will either sit or kneel and draw attention to themselves so they can be praised on MSNBC or CNN. I find it repulsive that players and coaches cannot show respect for just two minutes to honor those who have sacrificed to preserve our freedom. Our great country has sunk to levels I could never have fathomed.