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SEC's Greg Sankey: 'We Have to Change the Culture' of Rushing Field to Avoid Injuries

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is committed to finding a solution to address safety concerns regarding students rushing the field or court while celebrating.

Sankey said Tuesday at the College Football Playoff's annual spring meetings that the conference continues to discuss "a continuum" of ideas that would prevent field-storming. However, he feels like implementing a specific penalty isn't enough to erase the root of the problem.

"There's a history of being severely injured if you over-officiate it," he said. "I would argue that what has to happen is we have to change the culture. … There's a celebratory moment, but there's a safety moment.