The Southeastern Conference has finalized a list of stiff penalties for programs that violate the league’s new eligibility rule.
The penalties include the team’s head coach being suspended for 50% of the season, a fine equal to 50% of the sport’s annual operating budget and SEC voting privileges on business matters being revoked.
NEWS: The SEC has finalized penalties for programs that violate its new professional sports eligibility rule, per multiple reports.
Violations will result in:
• Head coach suspended for 50% of the season
• Fine equal to 50% of the sport’s annual operating budget
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