The Southeastern Conference has issued a fine against the University of Ole Miss after fans threw debris onto the field during Saturday’s game against the University of Georgia.
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Ole Miss will have to pay a $250,000 fine after the game was delayed for nearly 10 minutes in the second quarter. Fans near the student section protested a pass interference call against the Rebels, who were trailing by three touchdowns at the time.
Channel 2’s Alison Mastrangelo captured video of the fans throwing trash and other items. She later asked Georgia head coach Kirby Smart his thoughts.
The SEC said it will not suspend alcohol sales at Ole Miss football games and other athletic events, but it has the right to do that in the future.
The last time Ole Miss hosted Georgia, fans stormed the field after the Rebels beat the Bulldogs. That cost the university a $350,000 fine.
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