LSU’s performance Saturday was pathetic on many fronts. And now, Johnny Jones, LSU’s head coach, has decided that the Tigers will not participate in post-season play. Stating he’ll use this time to “get better”. After all, how would more practice and game time make a team better? Go figure.
“We will be able to utilize this time to get better and start preparations for next season,” Jones said in the release. “We fell short of the mark of getting to the NCAA Tournament; I take full responsibility for this team, and will do the things necessary to make sure we are able to reach one of our main goals at LSU in the future.”
The coaching staff discussed the decision before informing the players Sunday, according to the release from the athletic department following the NCAA tournament bracket announcements.
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Senior guard Keith Hornsby underwent season-ending surgery last week, and freshman guard Antonio Blakeney was ill during the conference tournament, according to the release.
“That also factored into our decision, but it is primarily now my responsibility to begin working and preparing our players for the prospects that lie ahead,” Jones said.
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