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LSU fined $100,000 for storming the court after Kentucky win
Posted on 2/22/24 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 2/22/24 at 1:40 pm
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The SEC has fined LSU $100,000 after fans at the Maravich Assembly Center rushed the court following a dramatic win over No. 17 Kentucky, the league announced Thursday. The Tigers beat the Wildcats 75-74 on a last-second shot from Tyrell Ward after trailing by 15 early in the second half Wednesday night.
It marked LSU's first offense under the SEC's enhanced "access to competition area policy" that was implemented last year. A second offense would result in a $250,000 fine while all subsequent offenses would lead to $500,000 fines. When the violations occur after games against league foes, the money is paid to the opponent, according to the SEC policy.
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You can't put a price on kids and a team having a moment of fun. Well, maybe you can. $100k - $500k!
I guess I could somewhat understand the logic behind the fine. The school could be sued if some bozo hurts another person while running on to the court/field. So they have to give school an incentive to try to discourage such happenings.
But paying the fine to the opponent? WTF? It's not like Kentucky is somehow out $100k because LSU fans celebrated. And all this dumbass policy does is make the "rich" get richer. No one is rushing the floor if they beat Vanderbilt or Ole Miss. Hell, given the increasing nature of the fines it is conceivable a school like Kentucky could make $500k - $1M simply by losing! "Hey buddy. Why don't you go ahead and miss this free throw. We need the dues!"
This post was edited on 2/22/24 at 3:01 pm
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Posted on 2/22/24 at 1:44 pm to Alt26
Is that the same fine you get if football rushes the field? Seems kind of strange they would be the same cost.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 1:46 pm to Alt26
Maybe it’s thought to be more motivating. Students who run out onto the floor probably think “it’s not my money.” But if they know it’s going to a hated opponent, maybe they would think twice. Probably not, I guess it’s worth a try.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 1:46 pm to Alt26
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No one is rushing the floor if they beat Vanderbilt or Ole Miss.
No? we rushed the field in football for beating Ole Miss a couple yrs ago...
The pay the opponent part is new this year for whatever reason.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 1:47 pm to Alt26
Cal probably on the phone with Forde to make up stories about MM
Posted on 2/22/24 at 1:51 pm to Big4SALTbro
I mean how do you stop a mob from coming at you? You have that many people rushing the field or court, nothing is going to stop them. The fines are stupid, fans just think it's not my money so who cares.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 1:53 pm to Alt26
There were like 100+ people on the court last night. They weren't that wild from what I could see and kind of meandered their way on the court not really a storming. Weak for SEC to fine us there.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 1:55 pm to Alt26
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I guess I could somewhat understand the logic behind the fine. The school could be sued if some bozo hurts another person while running on to the court/field. So they have to give school an incentive to try to discourage such happenings.
Isn't the SEC the only conference that imposes a fine?
Posted on 2/22/24 at 1:58 pm to Alt26
What a crock of BS.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 2:42 pm to Superfluous Tiger
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Students who run out onto the floor probably think “it’s not my money.” But if they know it’s going to a hated opponent, maybe they would think twice.
Students and think are mutually exclusive at times like this.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 2:52 pm to GetmorewithLes
quote:I bet they added this because most time someone storms the field it’s after beating Bama
The pay the opponent part is new this year for whatever reason.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 3:03 pm to Alt26
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Safety risks associated with court storming have received more attention this season after Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark collided with a fan while exiting the court at Ohio State after the Buckeyes beat the Hawkeyes.
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LSU was fined under the SEC's revised access to competition area policy.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 3:07 pm to tigahfan747
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Is that the same fine you get if football rushes the field? Seems kind of strange they would be the same cost.
Ron White's ex-wife: "Oral sex is the same as sex"
Ron White: "Well they don't COST the same!!"
I have no idea what this has to do with anything, but that's what your post reminded me of
Posted on 2/22/24 at 3:08 pm to Alt26
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I guess I could somewhat understand the logic behind the fine. The school could be sued if some bozo hurts another person while running on to the court/field. So they have to give school an incentive to try to discourage such happenings.
How about Angel Reese getting smoked by everyone!!! That would be a nice story. Angel Reese was injured storming court in MBB WIN!!!
Posted on 2/22/24 at 3:11 pm to Alt26
Kentucky says thanks, we’ll take $100K and give up one loss. Such stupidity.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 3:12 pm to Alt26
That is a stupid rule.
The school has no control over the situation other than to use physical force which would be more dangerous.
Let the fans have their fun.
The school has no control over the situation other than to use physical force which would be more dangerous.
Let the fans have their fun.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 3:13 pm to TigahFan85
Ole Miss paid us 100K for rushing the field in Oxfart last fball season.
Maybe we should just set up a special account for these deposits (2023 OMiss, fball) and payments (UK, MBB).
Maybe we should just set up a special account for these deposits (2023 OMiss, fball) and payments (UK, MBB).
This post was edited on 2/22/24 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 2/22/24 at 3:21 pm to tigersbb
Those fines are total bullshite. The league office needs to redirect their time to improving officiating.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 3:32 pm to Superfluous Tiger
I wonder if you cab flash a "$50 to not storm the court" sign when it is about to happen. $50 for every student if no one storms the court and turns around NOW!.
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