SEC suspends official Ken Williamson
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SEC suspends head official from Auburn football's game vs. Georgia
Ken Williamson, the head official of Auburn football's loss to Georgia on Oct. 11, has been suspended following his crew's performance in the game.
Just days after the recent suspension of longtime SEC official Ken Williamson, the college football world is virtually in shock at the rare action of accountability performed by the league earlier this week.
The SEC announced that they have permanently suspended Ken Williamson from officiating conference games due to complaints.
The SEC has suspended longtime referee Ken Williamson for the remainder of the season in the wake of his crew's performance in Georgia's 20-10 victory at Auburn on Oct. 11, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.
According to ESPN, the suspension means Williamson will not officiate again this season, ending a long career with the SEC.
The SEC has suspended SEC crew chief Ken Williamson from officiating SEC games for the remainder of the season
Ken Williamson's crew was at the center of one of the most controversial calls of the season when Jackson Arnold fumbled at the goal line.
The SEC has permanently suspended an official due to several questionable calls during the Georgia-Auburn game on October 11.
The SEC referee, suspended for the remainder of the college football season this week, told officials before the opener that he was going to retire at season’s end, according to ESPN. “The SEC does not comment on personnel matters,” a league spokesperson told the outlet.