Dion’s great response to finding out the fine for fans rushing the field
- Thread starter HawkeyeHypnosis
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HawkeyeHypnosis
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Nothing wrong with that. But I thought the fine was for everyone. But Big Ten doesn’t have a fine for rushing field.
Fryowa
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It’s 0.46% of Deion’s yearly salary.
If we’re being honest, for that small amount of money compared to the millions they spend per game for various expenses why not budget $50k for a potential field rush fine? If it’s appropriated beforehand I don’t see the problem. Grocery stores budget ahead of time for theft…
trj
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Meh. I did wonder why they rushed the field beating Iowa St. I realize this isn’t 1992 anymore, and ISU isn’t dogshit, but why are you rushing the field after beating the 22nd rank opponent at your crib?
The SEC has had an anti-field storming policy and fine structure for many years, and I always suspected their fans were a little jealous when they'd see BTen fans storming fields with no repercussions. I was amazed that they were so obedient and never stormed their fields...until a few years ago. Then one team's fans broke the ice, then it started happening a little more often, so this year the SEC upped the anty.
The conference used to have a graduated policy of fining the school $100,000 for the 1st offense up to $500,000 for 3rd offense and beyond. But starting with this season it's a cool $500,000 fine -- paid directly to the opposing school (!) -- for ANY offense of fans storming the field. Would've liked to have seen Dion's face if the B12 had THAT penalty!
The conference used to have a graduated policy of fining the school $100,000 for the 1st offense up to $500,000 for 3rd offense and beyond. But starting with this season it's a cool $500,000 fine -- paid directly to the opposing school (!) -- for ANY offense of fans storming the field. Would've liked to have seen Dion's face if the B12 had THAT penalty!
