LSU head coach Ed Orgeron wasted no time addressing the USA TODAY article of mishandled allegations in a teleconference on Monday.
“I’d like to address the USA Today article that came out,” he said as he led off with an opening statement.
“First, I want to say that we need to support and protect victims of violence, sexual abuse of any kind. There is no place in our society nor on this campus or on our football program for any behavior of this type. When accusations are made, we have a legal and moral obligation to report every allegation to the university’s Title IX office so that due process can be implemented.
“I have in the past and will continue to take appropriate action and comply with report protocols. I have confidence today that the university is working to address our policies and processes when allegations arise. That’s all I’m going to say at this time.”
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According to the article, published by USA TODAY, former LSU athletics administrators had heard complaints for more than a year on more than one player, including running back Derrius Guice and wide receiver Drake Davis.
LSU is set to face Arkansas at 11 a.m. CT on the road Saturday.
This is a much stronger Razorbacks team than the Tigers have seen in the past, and it will be interesting to see who ultimately pulls off the win.
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