NewsPenalties Levied Against Jackson State, Alabama State After Brawl

Penalties Levied Against Jackson State, Alabama State After Brawl

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton

Sixteen students were suspended.

Last Saturday’s contest to decide the SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference) Football East Division was marred by a post-game fight between Jackson State University and Alabama State University, which resulted in fines and suspensions for both teams.

The SWAC has taken action against both schools and players who engaged in the brawl.

“Acts on unsportsmanlike conduct have zero place in the sports of intercollegiate athletics and within the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and we are extremely disappointed to have had consecutive weeks of football competition negatively impacted by these unfortunate occurrences,” said SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland in a written statement.

“We will continue to work with our membership to implement the necessary policies and procedures to deter this type of behavior. We will also continue to enforce a zero-tolerance policy for all acts deemed to be unsportsmanlike and contrary to the high standard of good sportsmanship we expect from all individuals associated with the athletics programs within our league.”
The players’ suspensions will be in effect for their next scheduled game.

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Source: Black Enterprise

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