by
45 Comments
Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
LSU linebacker Damone Clark sent out the following farewell message to Tiger Nation on Wednesday.

Clark did not specify his plans for the Texas Bowl, but it's likely that he will skip the game to begin preparation for the NFL Draft.

The Butkus Award finalist and Baton Rouge native graduated from LSU this past weekend.

Loading Twitter Embed....
Filed Under: LSU Football
45 Comments
user avatar
BayouBengal9928 months
This is how ignant our fan base really is (yes I misspelled the word purposely). The dude never stated that he wasn’t playing in the bowl game but here are our fans, berating one of the best Tiger players since Devon White! He may just come for the game but not play or play a few downs if he wants. Another point of ignorance is the fact that so many people actually thought that he was a bad player after having such a great sophomore season, knowing that he was used in a completely different way, in 2 completely different defenses. I knew the entire time that it was never his playing ability but simply timing within the new schemes. Anyway, good luck to you Demone Clark and it was a pleasure watching you grow and play young man!
user avatar
mcspufftiger728 months
I was one of his biggest critics at the beginning of the year and one of his biggest fans at the end. Hope it translates into a great pro career. Truly a hard worker and obviously incredible mental strength considering everything that happened this year. I was wrong about him and no qualms stating that. Love it when players prove me wrong.
user avatar
LSUMBAgrad28 months
Damone Clark was the heart and soul of the LSU defense this very challenging year and I wish him nothing but success in his future NFL career. A true Tiger!!!!
user avatar
bluebuck129 months
No Damone Clark averaging 10 plus tackles per game and what would our record have been. The guy is a winner who sacrificed for LSU, Louisiana and our fans. Losers don’t appreciate anything, let alone his hardwork, sacrifice and preparation for his future professional career.
user avatar
Tiger_n_ATL29 months
Another quitter. LSU football seems full of them the past 5 years. We need to recruit kids who want to play for the university.
user avatar
Mike da Tigah29 months
Soft Served
user avatar
ccomeaux29 months
This kid drips perseverance. Lots of love 18 !
user avatar
eddieray29 months
Thank you for your great career. You’ve been a wonderful representative of LSU and had one badass Sr year. Congratulations
user avatar
Troutmaster29 months
I thought I read where he said he was not skipping the bowl game?
user avatar
LSU82Cajun29 months
I wish LSU would go the route of A&M and forgo bowl game. Their issues are with numbers and Covid. Actually all bowls need to shut it down with NIL, transfers and opt-outs so prevalent. It is no longer the same because universities have become Minor Leagues for the Pros.
user avatar
OU81229 months
WTF?!?
user avatar
75503Tiger29 months
He took a lot of criticism here but kept his head up and responded to his poor play. He probably needs a break but if a guy truly loves to put on the pads and play ball he shows up for games he can play. It’s a lot of potential money if he makes it and he doesn’t want to get hurt but an injury can happen anytime. Go play football
user avatar
CDawson29 months
TEAM no longer exist. Only self matters anymore.
user avatar
OU81229 months
Weak minded millennials and Gen Zers
user avatar
LSUmudman29 months
BTW….Playing Kansas State can be hazardous to you health….I guess.
user avatar
LSUmudman29 months
Texas Bowl….no offense….no defense…..Geaux Tigahs!!!! LOL.
user avatar
CrystalPreserves29 months
No hard feelings. I wish him the best. The only caveat I would have about players opting out of bowls is if LSU were in the title game. Which in those cases who opts out of title games anyway. Best wishes to this guy though. He’s gonna succeed at the next level.
user avatar
PeleofAnalytics29 months
MagicMike…kinda ironic that these kids you are criticizing for their decision likely have played and will play organized sports longer than you ever did.
user avatar
YMCA29 months
I’m 100% fine if he opts out. He won’t be on the team next year and that’ll give some other guys more practice and game time. He also made himself a lot of money this season and I wouldn’t want him to get hurt prior to the draft.
user avatar
FlyinTiger9329 months
The honor of wearing 18 means you put the team ahead of yourself.
Reply
upvote15downvote17
user avatar
PeleofAnalytics29 months
Based on the rules I just made up right here.
user avatar
VaeVictus29 months
Dude balled out all year. Imagine deciding to stay on as an intern after you graduate and shunning a nice job offer in your chosen career because of the "team." Nope.
user avatar
MagicMikesMindsEye29 months
The downvotes youre getting, im assuming, are from ppl who never played organized sports past maybe pewee leagues.
user avatar
Gumbo129 months
Well written. I wish you the best.
user avatar
TigerBuff29 months
You guys trip over meaningless a exhibition game. He has given his all to LSU. He completed his career and graduated. Wanting any more from him is pure selfishness. But, some of you are pure selfish, so...
Reply
upvote18downvote13
user avatar
La Place Mike29 months
Where would he be without the fans? Where would LSU football be without the fans? Where would college football be without the fans? He is the selfish one. LSU fans gave him the oportunity to get to the next level and this is how he repays the fans by looking out for himself.
Reply
upvote11downvote18
user avatar
spslayto29 months
To be fair all games are really "meaningless" then.
user avatar
TKLSUMD29 months
How long before players opt out of playoff games/national championship games? I say it will happen within 3 years.
user avatar
SouthernInsanity29 months
In 3yrs, players are more likely to be contractually obligated to play as part of their NIL deal.
Popular Stories
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookTwitterInstagram