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Savage LSU Disrespect After Violent On-Field Altercation Gets 7ft Giant Shaquille O’Neal’s Stamp of Approval

Published 06/10/2023, 12:10 PM EDT

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Shaquille O’Neal strikes the news again with yet another controversial story. College football rivalries are notorious for their intense and heated exchanges. It is often fueled by a desire to assert dominance and intimidate opponents. One such unforgettable incident occurred a few years ago, during the warm-up in a highly anticipated college football game. The pregame festivities set the stage for a fiercely contested battle, with trash talk and confrontations intensifying the already heated atmosphere.

The memories of that brawl are refreshed through an Instagram post. However, the approval from Shaq as he shared the same post on his Instagram story is acting as a refuel for it.

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Back in 2019, the LSU Tigers clashed with the Texas Longhorns in a highly anticipated game. The tensions between them escalated during the pregame warm-ups. Hurdles shared a video footage that was aired by ABC captured moments of verbal exchanges and physical altercations between players from both teams. However, a particular act of disrespect from the LSU players garnered significant attention and added fuel to the rivalry.

 

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Amidst the heated exchanges, some LSU Tigers boldly approached the Texas bench and brazenly drank water from it. This audacious gesture was intended to assert dominance, show defiance, and send a clear message to their opponents. Notably, one player, K’Lavon Chaisson, who had already made headlines for his disparaging remarks about Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger, participated in this act of provocation.

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Shaquille O’Neal approves of the aggression

Shaquille O’Neal recently shared a throwback clip from this game on his Instagram story to spice things up a little. The towering basketball legend is always on point with his unfiltered opinions. Shaq’s endorsement of LSU’s audacious behavior further fueled the conversation surrounding the incident.

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His support added another layer of intrigue to an already captivating story and drew attention to the clash of competitive spirits between the two powerhouse teams. Shaq has always been this aggressive and dominant giant on the court. His smash-mouth style of play as the ruthless center reflects in his off-court persona as well.

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The on-field altercation between LSU and Texas serves as a vivid reminder of the intensity that permeates college football rivalries. Emotions run high, and acts of provocation and defiance are not uncommon as teams vie for supremacy. LSU’s bold display of disrespect, particularly their act of drinking water from the Texas bench, highlighted their fearlessness and added fuel to the already fierce rivalry. While Shaquille O’Neal’s endorsement brought further attention to the incident.

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What’s your take on the ruthless aggression shown before anticipated games? Does it add to the excitement or spoil the fun? Let us know in the comments below.

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Yusuf is an NBA content writer at EssentiallySports. Yusuf has been an NBA fanatic since his childhood days. NBA experts such as Chris Haynes and Shams Charania are his go-to sources to stay updated about all the inside scoops from the hoop world.
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