Posted on 10/19/2021 3:51:13 AM PDT by where's_the_Outrage?
Unsavory behavior by fans at this past weekend’s Tennessee-Ole Miss game has sparked discussions around the SEC about how to better ensure the safety of those on the field.
On Monday, an important voice in the conference gave his thoughts on the matter and revealed that even he had an unfortunate interaction with patrons earlier this season.
Alabama head coach Nick Saban spoke about crowd control during his media session on Monday after Saturday’s game between Ole Miss and Tennessee. The end of the contest at Neyland Stadium was marred by fans throwing bottles, golf balls and other objects onto the field at players and coaches.
Saban didn’t give any specifics as to what the conference should do to police crowd behavior, but did say that it’s up to individual institutions and programs to create safe environments.
“I’ve said this before, we’re in the entertainment business. There’s a lot of people that come to the games. They have a lot of passion and excitement for what they do. Hopefully as institutions and fans, we’ll always do that in a positive way,” Saban said, via Charlie Potter of 247Sports......
Although most people were shocked to learn what happened, other Twitter users were a little more skeptical. There’s no direct evidence that the Alabama head coach was injured intentionally by a student or fan in College Station, which some were quick to point out.
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“Incurred a $250,000 fine from the SEC.”
Was $100K not $250K:
I feel for him with his big ole bruise. I get bruises all of the time. He is probably older than I am and probably takes Plavix or a baby aspirin every day just like I do.
I can’t do a project around the house without drawing blood. I’m not on blood thinners, but my body looks like a roadmap with all the scar tissue.
Tennessee won’t win if Milton is the QB, that’s for sure. Had Hooker not gotten hurt, I think Tennessee wins the game against Ole Miss.
Since I watched the entire game, live, why would I want to watch heavily edited "SEC Shorts"?
Look I know we cant be everywhere at all times, but why would you assume that watching a heavily edited film would be better than watching something live? You do know this was a nationally televised game and pretty much the only one of interest on the East Coast?
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