Georgia State Troopers Celebrate as Steve Spurrier Loses

As is the case at college football games across the country, state troopers were on the sidelines when South Carolina played at Georgia Saturday night. But the officers from the Georgia Department of Public Safety who were on hand to get South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier off the field safely didn't just stand by to keep the peace: They also celebrated on the South Carolina sideline when Georgia clinched its 41-37 victory.

As South Carolina's final offensive play fell short, the Georgia officers clapped -- and then as Spurrier turned around, so disgusted he couldn't look at the field,the two officers immediately behind him did a fist bump. Spurrier did not react.

So what to make of this? Maybe I should just laugh it off and not be such a stick in the mud, but I think that's incredibly unprofessional of the troopers in question. Yes, I realize that most Georgia state troopers are going to be big Bulldogs fans, and it's going to be hard for them to restrain themselves when the Bulldogs win. But they need to. The players and coaches at South Carolina shouldn't have to deal with people on their sidelines celebrating when they lose. In the future, Georgia needs to find officers who can provide security and conduct themselves like professionals. Maybe Georgia Tech fans.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

9-14-2009 @ 12:30PM

kfogs1957 said...

That is pretty bad. We are all fans, but you have to have enough sense to know your place, especially when you are being paid to be somewhere. Can't crucify that cop, but he looks like a fool. Imagine if that was your team, on the road, anywhere. Not good copper.

9-14-2009 @ 2:44PM

William said...

They should both be fired or at least suspended for unprofessional conduct. Just goes to show that even state troopers can be low class.

9-14-2009 @ 6:43PM

bigmacgator said...

Classless - just like when the Georgia team stormed the field in Jacksonville. I think maybe its a Georgia thing?

9-14-2009 @ 8:52PM

bluerange308 said...

I think all of you need to have a coke and a smile and shut the hell up. Get over it. It's not that big of a deal.

9-14-2009 @ 9:29PM

buffey90 said...

One of the troopers needs to lay off the donuts.

9-14-2009 @ 10:16PM

noahdawg1 said...

Get a life!! these troopers do not get paid for this and its not like they did a victory dance.Its not that big a deal,beside S.S is an idiot.GO DAWGS!

9-19-2009 @ 2:50PM

Jerry said...

You're an idiot if you think they doing it for free.

9-16-2009 @ 8:52AM

kdogg said...

Next time, maybe they can bring their own damn cops, so they can cry with Spurrier and LAME COCKS!!!!!!! I hate to hear all these stupid excuses everytime we win, but i can live with it. GOOOOO DAWGS!!!!!

9-14-2009 @ 11:47PM

Denton said...

Hey, the officers are not there to make Spurrier feel better about himself or his team, there are there to make sure no one sucker punches his old ass. If you want coach escorts that are also team cheerleaders, then send YOUR state officials to hold there hand when they come to GA!!!

9-15-2009 @ 12:41PM

Joseph said...

Folks, this is the SEC. This incident goes up there with Uga taking a leap at the crotch of that Auburn palyer years ago. This is the greatest conference in the land, the stakes are high and the rivalries are deep. Get over the offence. Steve Spurrier is an offense himself--what with not being able to spell Citrus without a "T"??? He got his comeuppance--and will probably get more. I repeat, this is the SEC. It's all part of being the greatest conference in the land.