Eastern Michigan athletic director Scott Wetherbee apologized in a statement on Sunday for the giant brawl that took place after South Alabama’s 59-10 victory against the Eagles in the 68 Ventures Bowl on Saturday.
The Jaguars were celebrating on the field at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala., when an EMU player ran on the field and punched South Alabama defensive back Jamarrien Burt in the back of his helmet. The punch led to a huge fight on the field between multiple players from both teams.
While EMU coach Chris Creighton wasn’t aware of what sparked the brawl, he along with Wetherbee were “deeply upset and embarrassed” by the altercation, calling it “unacceptable.”
