No Texas fans punished for bottle-throwing vs. Georgia
Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Fans at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-Imagn Images Texas released its findings from an internal investigation into an unruly scene at October's football game against visiting Georgia, with no fans facing punishment for throwing bottles and debris onto the field.
Last month Texas sent its report to the Southeastern Conference, and it was later provided to the Associated Press, which reported on the findings Thursday -- two days before Texas and Georgia are set for a rematch in the SEC championship game.
"Despite our best effort, we have not been able to identify the individuals at issue. We will take action if new identifying information comes to light," Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte wrote in the report.
Del Conte did not comment further, and a university spokesman told the AP he was unaware of any new punishments since the report was sent to the league.
Texas was fined $250,000 for the incident, and the SEC threatened to ban alcohol sales at Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium.
Texas' only loss of the season came that night to Georgia, 30-15. A big interception by the Longhorns' defense was called back due to a pass interference penalty, incensing the crowd in Austin and leading many to throw empty bottles and debris onto the field.
While the game was stopped for the field to be cleaned up, the officials decided to overturn the penalty call and let the interception stand.
"I will say that now we've set a precedent that if you throw a bunch of stuff on the field and endanger athletes that you've got a chance to get your call reversed," Georgia coach Kirby Smart said postgame. "That's unfortunate because to me that's dangerous."
--Field Level Media
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