SEC commissioner Greg Sankey released a statement Tuesday afternoon concerning a play of much discussion from Alabama's win over Arkansas.
A video clip shot from the Arkansas sideline revealed an interaction between Razorbacks coach Bret Bielema and Alabama left tackle Cam Robinson.
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Bielema appeared to fall backward after approaching a group of players and an official. A flag for unsportsmanlike penalty on Robinson was thrown immediately afterward.
"I visited with Bret over the phone on Monday and we discussed the play that has now become widely reviewed through a brief video clip," Sankey said. "Football is played in an intense competitive environment and I reminded him of the need for head coaches to resolve with their own players issues that may arise, which was his intent. The unsportsmanlike penalty assessed on the play was not directly associated with Bret's efforts to intervene at the end of the play and we are moving forward in a positive manner."
@ClayTravisBGID watch Beilema instegate Cam Robinson, fake like he was shoved, then dance a jig to celebrate. pic.twitter.com/DYSSZdEkOM
— Anthony Jacks (@Coach_Jacks) October 12, 2015
Robinson and an Arkansas player jawing with defensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt after Jake Coker's second interception. Robinson pushed the Razorback after taking a hard block on the play.
"What I did see was Cam got blocked pretty well on the play by one of their players," Nick Saban said Monday. "On our tape, he got up and shoved another player in frustration and that's basically what I saw and that's what I assumed the penalty was for and about. So that's really all I can comment on. When you retaliate and push a player, you can expect to get a penalty."
A video clip shot from the Arkansas sideline revealed an interaction between Razorbacks coach Bret Bielema and Alabama left tackle Cam Robinson.
RELATED: New video shows Bret Bielema involvement, celebration in Alabama unsportsmanlike penalty
Bielema appeared to fall backward after approaching a group of players and an official. A flag for unsportsmanlike penalty on Robinson was thrown immediately afterward.
"I visited with Bret over the phone on Monday and we discussed the play that has now become widely reviewed through a brief video clip," Sankey said. "Football is played in an intense competitive environment and I reminded him of the need for head coaches to resolve with their own players issues that may arise, which was his intent. The unsportsmanlike penalty assessed on the play was not directly associated with Bret's efforts to intervene at the end of the play and we are moving forward in a positive manner."
@ClayTravisBGID watch Beilema instegate Cam Robinson, fake like he was shoved, then dance a jig to celebrate. pic.twitter.com/DYSSZdEkOM
— Anthony Jacks (@Coach_Jacks) October 12, 2015
Robinson and an Arkansas player jawing with defensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt after Jake Coker's second interception. Robinson pushed the Razorback after taking a hard block on the play.
"What I did see was Cam got blocked pretty well on the play by one of their players," Nick Saban said Monday. "On our tape, he got up and shoved another player in frustration and that's basically what I saw and that's what I assumed the penalty was for and about. So that's really all I can comment on. When you retaliate and push a player, you can expect to get a penalty."
