SEC fines UK $5,000 for goal-post celebration

[ukfaninva]

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The Southeastern Conference has fined the University of Kentucky $5,000 because fans stormed the field at Commonwealth Stadium and removed a goal post Saturday after the Wildcats defeated Georgia.

Under SEC policy, spectators aren't allowed to enter a "competition area" before, during or after the game. Subsequent violations before 2009 could result in fines of $25,000 or $50,000, the SEC said yesterday.

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061109/SPORTS03/611090460/1002/SPORTS

[TrueblueCATfan]

WOW....I bet we won't be tearing down the goal posts in 2009

[bleedbluelady]

"This policy is designed to create a safe environment for everyone who participates and attends our athletic contests," SEC commissioner Mike Slive said. "I understand the exuberance of the moment, but the security and protection of our student-athletes, coaches, officials and fans is our primary concern."

:thumbdown Bull poopie. They are just worried about liability. If they really understand "the exuberance of the moment", they need to figure out a plan where it is done safely and under control, because they are not going to stop it.

[LAcat]

bleedbluelady wrote: "This policy is designed to create a safe environment for everyone who participates and attends our athletic contests," SEC commissioner Mike Slive said. "I understand the exuberance of the moment, but the security and protection of our student-athletes, coaches, officials and fans is our primary concern."

:thumbdown Bull poopie. They are just worried about liability. If they really understand "the exuberance of the moment", they need to figure out a plan where it is done safely and under control, because they are not going to stop it.

They should have followed Louisville's example and installed special "collapsable" goal posts like UL did for the West Virginia game. What'sgoing to happen when we finally beat Tennessee?:question

[ukfaninva]

LAcat wrote:
They should have followed Louisville's example and installed special "collapsable" goal posts like UL did for the West Virginia game. What'sgoing to happen when we finally beat Tennessee?:question
Guess they will be paying 10,000 instead of 5,000

[ImForKy]

LAcat wrote: bleedbluelady wrote: "This policy is designed to create a safe environment for everyone who participates and attends our athletic contests," SEC commissioner Mike Slive said. "I understand the exuberance of the moment, but the security and protection of our student-athletes, coaches, officials and fans is our primary concern."

:thumbdown Bull poopie. They are just worried about liability. If they really understand "the exuberance of the moment", they need to figure out a plan where it is done safely and under control, because they are not going to stop it.

They should have followed Louisville's example and installed special "collapsable" goal posts like UL did for the West Virginia game. What'sgoing to happen when we finally beat Tennessee?:question
This might sound stupid to some folks but, what is/are the purpose(s) of collapsable goal posts? Is it only for safety purposes or can they be reused, etc.?

[LAcat]

ImForKy wrote: LAcat wrote: bleedbluelady wrote: "This policy is designed to create a safe environment for everyone who participates and attends our athletic contests," SEC commissioner Mike Slive said. "I understand the exuberance of the moment, but the security and protection of our student-athletes, coaches, officials and fans is our primary concern."

:thumbdown Bull poopie. They are just worried about liability. If they really understand "the exuberance of the moment", they need to figure out a plan where it is done safely and under control, because they are not going to stop it.

They should have followed Louisville's example and installed special "collapsable" goal posts like UL did for the West Virginia game. What'sgoing to happen when we finally beat Tennessee?:question
This might sound stupid to some folks but, what is/are the purpose(s) of collapsable goal posts? Is it only for safety purposes or can they be reused, etc.?
My understanding from what Jurich said is that collapsable goals break down easily with out the need of a big crowd tugging, pulling, and hanging on. I don't know whether they can be reusedor not.

A student somewhere was killed a few years ago when the heavy post fell on his head during the celebration.