Houston defeated Temple 24-13 Saturday to win the American Athletic Conference championship game, and clinch a spot in one of the big-time bowl games.
The victory was marred by video that showed security beating and assaulting Fans who rushed the field after the win.
Hunter Yurachek, the University of Houston’s Vice President for Athletics, released a statement that said the university has terminating its contract with CSC:
“After viewing initial videos of today’s postgame activity, I am extremely disappointed and angered with the actions taken by individuals employed by our security contractor CSC. We are working with the University of Houston police to review today’s activities and will take swift and appropriate action inlcuding the termination of our current contract with CSC and any legal action deemed necessary.”
CSC released a statement as well.
“Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC) is aware of the events that occurred following today’s University of Houston football game. Training is provided to CSC employees for responding to such situations. Any actions by CSC personnel that contradict our training, CSC’s other requirements, or the law, are not condoned by CSC and will not be tolerated. We are currently performing an investigation of the events and will take appropriate action based on the outcome of our investigation.”
AD Mark Berman released this statement.
Statement from University of Houston VP/athletics Hunter Yurachek on issues with security today at TDECU Stadium pic.twitter.com/3wKtSDrGFD
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) December 6, 2015
Some fans were able to make it on the field following today's win. The rest of Coogs fans? Not so fast. #abc13 pic.twitter.com/nYTUezcXW8
— Houston News (@abc13houston) December 6, 2015
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