The SEC announced on Monday that LSU will receive fines in relation to its spectators’ throwing of debris on the field during the weekend’s football matchup against Alabama which briefly interrupted play.
LSU will be fined $250,000 for poor spectator sportsmanship, the SEC said.
The debris thrown included several bottles and cans of alcoholic beverages. The SEC said in an official statement that it reserves the right to issue fines and has the power to suspend alcohol sales inside of Tiger Stadium.
SEC policy means that the university is required to use all available resources, including security cameras, to identify and ban fans who were disruptive from attending LSU Athletics events for the remainder of the season.
The athletics department is also to review and update its game management procedures and alcohol availability policies to prevent another disruption.
The university is to provide a report to the SEC summarizing its efforts to identify and penalize offenders as well as its plan for the future to prevent future accidents.
“LSU never, under any circumstances, condones the throwing of debris onto the field of play at any of its venues. This kind of unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated, and we will take immediate steps to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future,” LSU Athletics said in a statement.
Ole Miss has also incurred a fine of $250,000 this past weekend for its fans rushing the field against Georgia and an additional $100,000 fine for fans rushing before the game had officially concluded.
