Storming the field or court is a rite of passage after a monumental win in college football or basketball. In the SEC, it’s accompanied by a hefty fine that, more often than not, is laughed off by athletic departments as a form of “It just means more” bragging rights. Maybe not for long. According to Pat Forde, the SEC is considering dramatically increasing the penalties for storming the field or court, up to taking away future home games or even making the team that won forfeit.
Currently, teams are fined $50,000 for their first violation of the SEC event safety rule, $100,000 for the second offense, and $250,000 for each subsequent violation.