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Ole Miss fined $250,000 by SEC for fan debris throwing
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has imposed a $250,000 fine on the University of Mississippi following a football game against Georgia in Oxford. The penalty was issued after fans threw debris, including cans and plastic bottles, onto the field at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium during the second quarter of the matchup.
The incident, which occurred following a pass interference call, caused a game delay of nearly 10 minutes and was cited by the SEC as endangering contest participants and interrupting the competitive opportunity for both teams. The fine was levied under the conference's sportsmanship, game management, and alcohol availability policies.
While the SEC regulations allow for the suspension of alcohol sales privileges if projectiles are used, the conference stated it is not suspending Ole Miss's alcohol sales at this time, though it reserves the right to do so in the future. Georgia won the game with a score of 42-7.
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Kirby Smart · Southeastern Conference · University of Georgia · University of Mississippi · Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The SEC fined Ole Miss $250,000. www.saturdaydownsouth.com · srnnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The SEC is not suspending alcohol sales privileges for Ole Miss at this time. www.saturdaydownsouth.com · srnnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Georgia defeated Ole Miss with a score of 42-7. www.saturdaydownsouth.com · srnnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The fine was issued under SEC sportsmanship, game management, and alcohol availability policies. www.saturdaydownsouth.com · srnnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fans threw debris onto the field during the game against Georgia. www.saturdaydownsouth.com · srnnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The debris throwing caused a game delay of nearly 10 minutes. srnnews.com