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CFB team issued ‘public reprimand’ by conference for drone flyover during pregame entrance
By Ethan Stone
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The Sun Belt can no longer be labeled “The Fun Belt,” folks.
Marshall football was issued a “public reprimand’ this week after piloting a drone flyover for pregame between the Thundering Herd and Virginia Tech Hokies. The reprimand was given for “drone flying over the field when squad members were present during team introductions.”
The Herd ended up beating the hapless Hokies in front of a sellout crowd, 24-17.
And for what it’s worth, Marshall collected some pretty sweet drone footage from their pregame entrance.
Cool video from Marshall before sellout victory vs. Virginia Tech, but Sun Belt issued Herd “public reprimand” for “drone flying over the field when squad members were present during team introductions for Marshall”
pic.twitter.com/ykA9Mgedqz— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) September 26, 2023
While it’s fair for some to shame the Sun Belt for this move, it’s not terribly difficult to see things from their point of view. A large drone with propellers flying that low around a congested area –as entertaining as it may be – is nothing but a lawsuit waiting to happen in the Sun Belt’s eyes.
What do you think?
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
