LSU AD Joe Alleva responds to Tigers being fined $100,000 by the SEC for fans rushing the field
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LSU fans took the party from the bleachers to the field following the Tigers’ huge win against then-No. 2 Georgia last Saturday, a move that cost the university $100,000 in the form of a fine from the SEC.
Tigers athletic director Joe Alleva, who surely anticipated the penalty, was quick to issue a statement in response.
Statement from #LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva:
"While Saturday’s win was a moment for the LSU family to remember, on-field celebrations can be unsafe. We share the conference’s concerns for the safety of fans and the security of players and staff."
— Brody Miller (@BrodyAMiller) October 15, 2018
Fans began spilling onto the field as the final seconds of LSU’s resounding 36-16 victory ticked away. It was the second time in recent years that the Tigers have gotten to celebrate with fans on the field after a win — LSU’s first violation of the SEC policy came following a win against Ole Miss in 2014.
Alleva is likely unhappy about his athletic department having to fork over such a huge amount of money, but the Tigers’ win could be a net gain in the long run if they can somehow run the table and reach the SEC championship game.
Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
