Louisiana governor calls for mandatory attendance during national anthem after LSU's absence

Gov. Jeff Landry (R-LA) has called on college boards across the United States to mandate attendance during the national anthem ahead of sporting events, suggesting athletes who do not participate have their scholarships removed.

His suggestion comes after the Louisiana State University’s women’s basketball team was noticeably absent from the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” on Monday night before the Elite Eight game against the University of Iowa, while the Hawkeyes were spotted on the court holding hands.