Monday afternoon, the Southwestern Athletic Conference announced the consequences stemming from the unfortunate incident that took place during the Grambling State/Bethune-Cookman game on November 8.
SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland had this to say:
“We’re extremely disappointed by the events that transpired during halftime of the Bethune-Cookman at Grambling State football game. Acts of that nature have zero place in the Southwestern Athletic Conference and intercollegiate athletics.
The Conference Office has and will 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.”
A total of 27 student-athletes ( 18 from Grambling and 9 from Bethune-Cookman have been suspended for their roles in the fracas. Due to the severity of their actions, 3 of the student athletes will face 2 2-game suspension.
Each school will also face a financial penalty, with Grambling being fined $40,000 and Bethune-Cookman, $25,000.
