Georgia Tech issues apology to fans who were allegedly ejected from home game for standing and cheering
Georgia Tech was blown out by Louisville this past Saturday, 44-17, in what was the Yellow Jackets' fourth straight loss, and to make the situation even more embarrassing, a video showing two Tech fans being ejected from the game has gone viral on social media.The video of the fans being escorted out by stadium security gained so much traction that Georgia Tech issued a public apology over what transpired.The apology came two days after the incident unfolded.Louisville Cardinals wide receiver TreyShun Hurry (2) is tackled by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Braylon Outlaw (35) in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)TEXAS BANS FAN WHO WAS CAUGHT FLIPPING OFF FLORIDA PLAYERS IN POSTGAME VIDEO FOLLOWING GATORS' UPSET"Georgia Tech athletics was made aware of the situation and immediately began gathering information to better understand the circumstances," the statement from Georgia Tech athletics read, in part."On Sunday, a senior member of Georgia Tech athletics’ staff personally contacted the individuals who had been ejected to apologize for their experience."The fan experience is a top priority for Georgia Tech athletics, and we regret that these fans had a negative experience as a result of the misapplication of our processes for addressing in-stadium complaints."Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key on the sideline against the Louisville Cardinals in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!The video of the incident was originally shared on X during Saturday's contest against Louisville.The person filming the video can be heard asking an officer if the fans were being ejected from the game "because they were standing." The officer confirmed that to be the case, explaining that the fans had been asked to sit down.According to the man filming the video, the peop...