It turns out that there are “consequences” for Arizona State fans rushing the field following a 28-23 win over BYU on Saturday.
On Tuesday morning, the Big 12 announced a public reprimand and fine of Arizona State University for the field storming that followed the biggest win of the Kenny Dillingham era.
“In accordance with the Big 12 Conference Principles and Standards of Sportsmanship, the Conference has issued a public reprimand and $25,000 fine of Arizona State University for the field storming incident that occurred during Saturday’s football game against BYU,” the statement reads.
“The safety of student-athletes and all game participants is our foremost priority,” said Commissioner Brett Yormark. “We will continue to work with our institutions on event management policies at all Big 12 venues.”
ASU fans actually stormed the field twice on Saturday, as they got a little bit too excited and entered the field of player before the game was over. Then, after they cleared the field and ran the actual final play, they stormed it again.
In other words, the Committee Against Fun and Happiness is at it again. Luckily for the Big 12, it’s fine of $25,000 is quite an easy pill to swallow, especially considering that Oklahoma was just issued a $200,000 fine for the exact same incident.
Arizona State is back in action this weekend, but they’ll be facing Arizona on the road as the two programs battle for the Territorial Cup. A win for Arizona State would all but guarantee a spot for them in the Big 12 Championship.
