Postgame Brawl Erupts After 68 Ventures Bowl
Eastern Michigan Apologizes for Player's Actions, Investigation Underway
- Eastern Michigan's athletic director Scott Wetherbee apologized for a postgame incident where Eastern Michigan player Korey Hernandez punched South Alabama player Jamarrien Burt, sparking a brawl between the teams.
- The incident occurred after South Alabama's 59-10 victory over Eastern Michigan in the 68 Ventures Bowl.
- South Alabama's athletic director Joel Erdmann expressed disappointment in the incident but appreciated Eastern Michigan's ownership and commitment to investigate the matter.
- The brawl has been widely condemned, with both teams' coaches emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship and the need for a thorough investigation.
- No punishment has been announced yet for any of the players involved in the fight.