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SEC establishes working group to examine field/court storming issues
By Corey Long
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The SEC will address recent incidents of post-game spectator incursion on fields with a group that will review security and update policies.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said the primary focus remains the safety of spectators and student-athletes.
“Providing consistent and appropriate levels of safety and security remains the common goal of SEC member institutions,” Sankey said. “Our institutions remain current and vigilant in crowd control best practices and continue to work with local law enforcement to develop effective security protocols at SEC venues and we need to continue the adaptation of Conference policies to address emerging realities.”
SEC Event Security Working Group to focus on field/court incursion strategies.
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— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) November 4, 2022
Fans rushed the field at Neyland Stadium and tore down the goal posts after Tennessee’s 52-49 win over Alabama. During the celebration Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton was captured on video making contact with a woman on the field.
Alabama head coach Nick Saban decided not to suspend Burton for the incident.
Corey Long is a freelance writer for SaturdayDownSouth.com. Follow Corey on Twitter @CoreyLong.
