BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- On Friday, November 8th the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) was made aware of allegations regarding the potential unauthorized usage of practice film. After conducting a comprehensive review of the information received,

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has closed an investigation into an allegation that Jackson State improperly accessed practice footage of Arkansas-Pine Bluff prior to the teams' game on Nov. 2, it announced Tuesday.

The SWAC has revealed the findings of their investigation into allegations that Jackson State illegally viewed UAPB practice film.

An ESPN report from Friday said Arkansas-Pine Bluff alleged that Jackson State obtained UAPB practice film before the two teams played on Nov. 2. Jackson State won 41-3 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Players from Jackson State allegedly watched the video in the week before Jackson State's 41-3 victory, and the allegation came to light when a UAPB player said a Jackson State player told him that Tigers defensive players had viewed the video,

According to sources, the allegations emerged when a UAPB player informed the coaching staff on Oct. 31 that a Jackson State player mentioned Tigers' defensive personnel were watching UAPB practice footage in their team facility. Alarmed by the claim ...