US EditionBig 12 Issues $50,000 Fine to Oklahoma State for Anti-Mormon Chants During Game Against BYU
The Big 12 fined Oklahoma State $50,000 after fans used a repeated anti-Mormon chant at BYU, marking the second fine in a year for such conduct in the conference.
- On Wednesday in Stillwater, the Big 12 fined Oklahoma State $50,000 after fans directed an anti‑Mormon chant at BYU, the league announced Sunday.
- In the past year, the chant resurfaced at multiple games, marking at least the fourth time BYU teams faced the derogatory chant, with Arizona apologizing and Colorado fined $50,000.
- Kevin Young said he heard `F--- The Mormons` chants after the 99-92 loss, and BYU athletic director Brian Santiago received an apology from Oklahoma State's AD.
- Oklahoma State president Jim Hess said Thursday any behavior that demeans others has no place at his school and promised to review violations under the Cowboy Code; Oklahoma State will not appeal the Big 12's $50,000 fine.
- The Big 12 said its investigation found inappropriate chants and called this the second known fine over the past year, affecting the community and highlighting recurring issues at BYU, the flagship school for the faith.
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Oklahoma State fined $50K for fan chants at BYU game
OKLAHOMA — Oklahoma State University has been fined $50,000 by the Big 12 Conference following inappropriate chants directed at Brigham Young University players during a men's basketball game last week, according to Associated Press. The fine resulted from fans yelling hateful statements about Mormons after the game. BYU is a Mormon-based university. The head basketball
Big 12 fines Oklahoma State after investigation into ‘inappropriate chants’ during BYU game
Officials with the Big 12 Conference on Sunday announced Oklahoma State University would be fined after “inappropriate chants” were hurled at Brigham Young University’s basketball team during a recent game.
Big 12 fines Oklahoma State $50,000 for anti-Mormon chants directed at BYU
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Oklahoma State was fined $50,000 following an investigation into inappropriate chants that referenced Mormons during a men’s basketball game against BYU last week, the Big 12 Conference announced Sunday. After Oklahoma State defeated BYU 99-92, BYU head coach Kevin Young claimed he heard “F— the Mormons” chants coming from the student section. “In accordance with the Big 12 Conference Principles and St…
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