Big 12 Program Bracing for Punishment Over Offensive Fan Behavior
Summary
Cincinnati fans chanted offensive remarks targeting Mormons during a college football game against BYU. The Cincinnati athletic director apologized to BYU and the Big 12 Conference may fine the Cincinnati program for the incident, as it has fined others for similar behavior in the past.Key Facts
- The incident occurred during a football game at Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium where Cincinnati fans chanted offensive remarks about Mormons.
- The Cincinnati athletic director, John Cunningham, apologized to BYU and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the fan behavior.
- The Big 12 Conference might impose a fine on Cincinnati for the incident, as it has a history of fining teams for similar misconduct.
- Earlier this year, the Big 12 fined Colorado Buffaloes $50,000 after a similar chant occurred in one of their games against BYU.
- BYU's football team has a 10-1 record and is competing for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
- The offensive chant occurred shortly after the church donated food to the University of Cincinnati's food pantry.
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