Orgeron: LSU locker room missing A/C at Texas
LSU’s victory on the highway towards Texas on Saturday night time got here with out the advantage of an air-conditioned guests locker room, in line with Tigers coach Ed Orgeron.
Talking with reporters Monday in regards to the 45-38 win, Orgeron mentioned he was tipped off to the shortage of air con by Louisiana Tech, which performed at Texas per week earlier, and introduced followers as a complement.
“It wasn’t nice, nevertheless it was higher. At the very least we had air in there,” Orgeron mentioned, referring to the followers. “[Louisiana Tech] did not have air. We had some blowers in there. I do not suppose that induced as a lot as going on the market and having to play 93 performs on protection. I believe that had lots to do with it.”
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The temperature at kickoff was upward of 95 levels, and a number of other LSU gamers needed to go away the sport as a consequence of cramping and different accidents.
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte issued a press release following Orgeron’s feedback, saying it was the “first we have heard of any points in that space.”
“We offer among the best customer setups accessible and are happy with the efforts we put forth in internet hosting our visitors,” the assertion learn. “Our services employees didn’t obtain any complaints from both Louisiana Tech or LSU, and we have confirmed that our air con within the visiting locker room is in good working order.”
Orgeron mentioned that though it was sizzling, the humidity “wasn’t like Louisiana.” Shifting ahead, he mentioned the workforce will use extra IVs at halftime as a preventative measure.