Kentucky fined by SEC for storming the field after defeating Florida

Kentucky’s epic 20-13 win over No. 10 Florida on Saturday night was a long time coming — it was the first UK win over the Gators at home since 1986.

And the fans were a big part of the win.

Blue Nation used to fill Commonwealth Stadium back in the day, and now new head coach Mark Stoops has gotten the Kentucky faithful to fully buy into the program and that same Stadium, now named Kroger Field, was rocking Saturday night with the Gators in town.

After the victory, Kentucky fans stormed the field in celebration. While it’s widely known that SEC protocol dictates a fine for such an act, nobody really cared. In fact, it’s certain that the UK administration will gladly pay the fine, which was announced on Monday to be $250,000.

Kentucky fined $250,000 by SEC for rushing field after beating Florida

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The Cats are now 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the SEC, and are looking at being in prime position to be a major factor in the SEC race.

The fans will need to be in full force to keep things rolling in Lexington, so it’s probably money well spent.