The Southeastern Conference (SEC) will vote if fines will be given for the improper use of cowbells by fans during the Mississippi State games. The rule will be decided after this season is completed.
The SEC is imposing a $5,000 fine for a first-time offense, $25,000 for the second offense and $50,000 for the third offense. The use of cowbells can only be utilized before and after games, timeouts and after scores.
Scott Stricklin, MSU athletic director, told The Clarion-Ledger that the Bulldogs’ final two home games this season — Saturday vs. Kentucky and Nov. 20 vs. Arkansas — are “critical” to the program.” These are the two last chances that MSU fans can show their cooperation with the cowbells.
