The following is a statement from University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long regarding a matter from last weekend’s ESPN television broadcast of the Arkansas-Alabama football game.
“We are appreciative of the due diligence of the Southeastern Conference and ESPN in response to our request for a review of actions of employees working as part of the television broadcast of the Arkansas-Alabama football game last weekend. After conducting a thorough investigation, ESPN acted to address the matter while also revising protocols for future broadcasts. We believe the appropriate steps have been taken and consider the matter resolved.”
“We are appreciative of the due diligence of the Southeastern Conference and ESPN in response to our request for a review of actions of employees working as part of the television broadcast of the Arkansas-Alabama football game last weekend. After conducting a thorough investigation, ESPN acted to address the matter while also revising protocols for future broadcasts. We believe the appropriate steps have been taken and consider the matter resolved.”
