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Referee Ken Williams (Photo via Imagn Images)

There’s been a development in the SEC regarding referee Ken Williamson that Auburn fans will definitely love, although it won’t undo what they perceive to be a cruel injustice.

The Tigers hold a 3-4 record ahead of the weekend but haven’t won a single conference game this season and were particularly peeved after their loss to Georgia earlier this month.

According to Yellowhammer News, Williamson has been permanently suspended from conference fixtures following a review that resulted in multiple complaints being validated.

“The decision to remove the longtime referee comes in the immediate wake of an SEC review of eleven complaints against Williamson and his crew during the Auburn-Georgia game earlier this month,” the outlet notes. “According to sources, nine of those complaints were validated by conference officials.”

Yellowhammer, which cites sources rather than conference officials, requested comment from the SEC on Wednesday but did not receive a response.

Ken Williamson’s Crew Closely Watched After Prior Auburn Injustice

Ken Williamson (Photo via Imagn Images)
The game in question was marred by several controversial penalties, two of which were particularly glaring and drew criticism from around the country.

One was a goal-line review late in the second quarter that left everyone confused. The other came when Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart appeared to take a timeout before a play in the third quarter, which was reset without one being charged.

Georgia ended up with a 20-10 win.

Ken Williamson, a veteran official and one of the longest-serving in the conference, has officiated several high-profile postseason games. He was the crew chief for the controversial Auburn-Georgia game but it doesn’t appear that he will be back anytime soon.

Prior to that game. The SEC admitted that refs missed an “unfair tactic” on a trick-substitution touchdown during Auburn’s loss to Oklahoma, stating that “appropriate accountability will be applied.”

Williamson’s crew was not involved in that game, but it did prompt added scrutiny over the Tigers’ outing against Georgia a few weeks later.

A game between Penn State and Oregon in late September also triggered accusations against the NCAA after several questionable calls. Two officials were reportedly suspended pending a review.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.