UPDATE (10/14/2025):
On Tuesday, a FAMU spokesperson confirmed to WTXL that the appeal for Joe Bullard to not be suspended for two games following comments made during the Alabama State game last month was denied. This means Bullard will miss Homecoming this weekend.
Earlier this month, the Southwestern Athletic Conference announced they fined the school $10,000 and suspended Bullard for the next two games.
Original:
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced they had publicly reprimanded and fined Florida A&M University Wednesday. It follows comments announcer Joe Bullard made during FAMU's home game against Alabama State last Saturday.
The school received a $10,000 fine, and Bullard was suspended for the next 2 games.
Bullard made the comments during halftime of FAMU's 42-14 loss on Saturday.
FAMU President Marva Johnson later issued an apology about the "inappropriate and offensive" remarks. She added she reached out to Alabama State President Dr. Quinton Ross and was working to "ensure accountability."
The conference acknowledged that apology in their announcement but said they would uphold their "zero tolerance" for Bullard's behavior.
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