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Leonard Fournette Will Not Play In Citrus Bowl

by Staff Reporter

December 16, 201655 Comments

Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports

Junior running back Leonard Fournette has announced that he will not play in the Citrus Bowl, ending his football career at LSU.

He finished with 3,830 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns as a Tiger.

Fournette, along with head coach Ed Orgeron spoke to the media on Friday afternoon about his decision which was made because of his lingering ankle injury that has still not 100-percent healed. Per LSUSports.net:

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Fournette, a New Orleans native who was rated as the No. 1 high school recruit in the nation at St. Augustine High School, rushed for 100 or more yards four times in 2016 and briefly held the school’s single-game rushing record with 284 yards in an October win over Ole Miss.

Fournette finishes his LSU career ranked No. 4 in school history in rushing yards (3,830) and rushing touchdowns (40). His 119.7 rushing yards per game is a school-record and as his five 200-yard rushing games. Fournette ranks tied for third in LSU history in 100-yard rushing games with 19.

Fournette holds LSU’s single-season records for rushing yards (1,953 in 2015), rushing touchdowns (22 in 2015), overall touchdowns (23 in 2015), 200-yard games (4 in 2015), 100-yard games (10 in 2015), and rushing yards per game (162.8 in 2015).

He’s also the LSU single-game record holder for points (30 vs. Texas Tech, 2015) and touchdowns in a game (5 vs. Texas Tech, 2015).

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bowelprojections•89 months

Dude is on another level when healthy. Smart move to sit out. Most of these bowl games don't mean much

King Teal•89 months

Sucks for him he didn't go to Bama, could have had 3 rings. Hopefully other recruits don't see his mistake and still come to LSU but I don't blame them. LSU was not the nest business decision from his standpoint; he would have won 2 heismans and been No. 1 overall pick in the draft

TommyDaTiger•89 months

Eat a dick

ljhog•89 months

that's low down and ignorant too.

Datbayoubengal•89 months

Damn, I at least wanted to see him crack 4000 yards in 3 years (would have been the first in the SEC to do so since Herschel), when I saw that he had no chance at the 2000 mark. I at least wanted him to have his 3rd straight 1000 yard season. Thanks for everything man. Even when LSU was struggling with weak arse teams, you gave me something to watch and look forward to. Hopefully land on a team that's really only a few changes away from being dominant.

DByrd2•89 months

Bateman going hard in the stupid paint.

Patrick_Bateman•89 months

He's been a prima donna this year. Hopefully for his sake he can regain his competitive edge in the pros.

TigerSpray•89 months

Thank you LF7, class act always. Love you man.

YellaPurp•89 months

Another Ben Simmons at LSU all hype no results like playoffs or Tournament appearances. Give me 3 star recruits like Honey Badger any day over 5 star players.

Lexman1•89 months

Ben Simmons? Really? Fournette played 3 years and ranks among the all time team rushing leaders in every category. The only ones he trailed played 4 years. Had he been healthy this year he would have set all the records. And sorry, but it takes a team to win championships. Not just one player.

whoisnickdoobs•89 months

This is either troll bait or you're incredibly ignorant.

panzer•89 months

What a great talent. Maybe Guice or Akers will match his potential. Goe bless you Leonard, it was great while it lasted.

theunknownknight•89 months

Guice >> Fornette

Just_Fight_Baby•89 months

So many thrilling moments, so much heart! THANK YOU, Buga!!! Now get 100% and go after that RING. I don't follow the pros much, but I will look for you on Sundays. All the best and God Bless, LF7. Forever LSU!

CaptainJ47•89 months

I was going to the bowl to see Leonard's last game but have cancelled my flight and will sell my tickets.

tigerbutt•89 months

No surprise and can't blame him. Enjoyed the time he was here. Still playing in my mind when he bulldozed the A&M player. Good stuff!

Ripley•89 months

I thought we already knew this?

Lake Vegas Tiger•89 months

Sad that his time here was wasted by inept coaching

blueboy•89 months

I know it's the wise choice, but I still wanted to see you play one last time - to show the "Heisman" winner what a real athlete looks like. You are the reason I watch sports.

Magazine St•89 months

Well that was disappointing....hopefully he doesn't go to Carolina

BrushyCreekCajun•89 months

Forever LSU, good luck Leonard, look forward to seeing you on Sunday's.

TigerSpray•89 months

Kill the saints for not trading up to pick you LF7.

tigahland•89 months

Good luck with the browns, buga

Tigerfan232•89 months

This is honestly very disappointing. Not even one down.

whoisnickdoobs•89 months

Did you really think he was going to risk further injury in a game that means nothing?

LSU Patrick•89 months

Sucks for me, because I wanted to see him one last time, but I understand completely. Get healthy, Leonard, and go wreck shite at the next level.

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