NCAA Bans On-Field Hashtags And Social Media URLs
Twitter has been a major player in the college sports industry in recent years, with athletes connecting directly and passionately with fans (Kevin Ware, anyone?), spectators turning to tweets for live coverage and analysis, and experts wielding their influence in 140-character missives.
But a new memo from the NCAA’s Football Rules Committee puts the kibosh on the use of all social media designations on college football fields, drawing a definitive line between live sports and social media.
As reported by Mashable, the first on-field hashtag appeared in the endzone at Mississippi State’s Davis Wade Stadium in November 2011.
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