Ryan Mitchell, a former collegiate athlete and graduate of Berry College, has spent the last 5 years reporting on high school sports in the Rome area. His background in sports management informs his insightful analyses of local teams. Ryan previously contributed to local sports blogs and has a deep passion for amplifying young athletes' achievements.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The University of Mississippi has been fined $250,000 by the Southeastern Conference after fans threw trash on the field and delayed the game during the first half of
a blowout home loss to Georgia
over the weekend.
In announcing the fine, the SEC said the objects thrown on the field during the second quarter interrupted competitive play and endangered participants. The penalty was assessed under the conference’s sportsmanship, game management and alcohol availability policies.
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