Steve Shaw just started Day Two of SEC Media Days off with a bang. He dropped a new rule on the media members to the tune of an audible gasp.
The new rule creates a safer, more stable environment for the referees by not allowing head coaches to cross onto the playing field when arguing an ‘officiating decision.’ Many coaches – not just in the Southeastern Conference – are well known by their tirades, especially the likes of guys like Muschamp and Saban.
The official rule, as displayed by Steve Shaw Tuesday morning, looked as follows:
With this new rule set in place, the jobs of guys like Scot Cochran and other sideline managers that are responsible for keeping coaches on the sidelines just got a whole lot harder.
Late in games, this could absolutely change a game if a coach loser their discipline as an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty is currently a 15-yard loss.
In addition, coaches can be disqualified and ejected should they receive two of these.
Jake Weaver is a lead writer for TD Alabama Magazine and Bama Hoops Hype. You can contact him via phone at 205-612-5060, or on Twitter @JWeaver_TDALMag
