Post by Aggie One on Nov 8, 2010 19:50:47 GMT -5
Originally published November 8, 2010
Florida A&M fined by MEAC for marching band's delay of game
Democrat Staff Report
Florida A&M University has been fined $5,000 by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for violation of conference rules regarding bands and spirit groups during football contests.The violation occurred during the Rattlers homecoming football contest against Morgan State on Oct. 31. The Florida A&M band, famously named the Marching 100, exceeded permitted performance time during the halftime break, causing the host football team to be penalized 10 yards for delaying the start of the third quarter.
MEAC rules indicate that "bands and other halftime activities that contribute to exceeding the allotted halftime performance times will be penalized as follows: 1st offense – $5,000; 2nd offense $10,000; and 3rd offense – Loss of half-time performance privileges for remainder of season."
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rattlernews.tallahassee.com/article/20101108/FAMU03/11080320
Florida A&M fined by MEAC for marching band's delay of game
Democrat Staff Report
Florida A&M University has been fined $5,000 by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for violation of conference rules regarding bands and spirit groups during football contests.The violation occurred during the Rattlers homecoming football contest against Morgan State on Oct. 31. The Florida A&M band, famously named the Marching 100, exceeded permitted performance time during the halftime break, causing the host football team to be penalized 10 yards for delaying the start of the third quarter.
MEAC rules indicate that "bands and other halftime activities that contribute to exceeding the allotted halftime performance times will be penalized as follows: 1st offense – $5,000; 2nd offense $10,000; and 3rd offense – Loss of half-time performance privileges for remainder of season."
For the rest of the story:
rattlernews.tallahassee.com/article/20101108/FAMU03/11080320
