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Texas Fined $250,000 by SEC After Fans Throw Trash During Loss to Georgia
15 Nov
Summary
- Texas fans threw trash onto the field, delaying game against Georgia
- SEC fined Texas $250,000 for the incident, but couldn't identify individual fans
- Texas apologized to Georgia, SEC, and officials for the "unsportsmanlike conduct"
On October 19, 2024, the Texas Longhorns faced off against the Georgia Bulldogs in their first SEC matchup at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. However, the game was marred by an incident involving unruly Texas fans.
With Georgia leading 23-8 in the third quarter, a controversial pass interference call led to Texas fans throwing trash onto the field, delaying the game. Although the penalty was ultimately overturned, the SEC was not pleased with the Longhorns' fans' behavior. The conference subsequently fined Texas $250,000 for the debacle, though they were unable to identify the individual fans responsible.
In a statement, Texas officials apologized to Georgia, the SEC, and the officiating crew for the "unsportsmanlike conduct" exhibited by some fans. The Longhorns' new home in the SEC made it clear that such incidents would not be tolerated.
Now, as Texas travels to Georgia for their third matchup in the past 13 months, the Longhorns will hope to avoid a repeat of the bottle-throwing incident. The environment at Sanford Stadium may not be hospitable, but the team will be focused on the game itself, rather than any potential distractions from the stands.
