Big 12 Publicly Reprimands Rhoads

[CyFan61]

The Big 12 Conference announced a public reprimand of Iowa State University head football coach Paul Rhoads for publicly commenting on the officiating following Thursday night’s football game against Texas. His comments were in violation of the Big 12 Conference’s Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct rules.

“Coach Rhoads violated Conference rules that prohibit coaches, student-athletes, athletic department staff and university personnel from making public comments about game officials,” said Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby. “Although more severe action was possible he is being issued a public reprimand. Coach Rhoads is also put on notice that future incidents may result in a more serious penalty.”

Big 12 Issues Public Reprimand of Paul Rhoads - Big 12 Conference - Official Athletic Site

They also issued a public reprimand of Texas WR Mike Davis:

The Big 12 Conference announced a public reprimand of University of Texas football student-athlete Mike Davis for his action leading to assessment of a personal foul penalty during Texas’ third-quarter touchdown in Thursday night’s game at Iowa State.

“In accord with the Conference’s Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct policy, Mr. Davis’ action was in violation of the rule prohibiting physically abusive acts toward an opponent’s team members during a contest,” said Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby. “Given the heightened emphasis on player safety, unnecessary and illegal acts such as this have no place in the game and are unacceptable. Mr. Davis is also put on notice that any future such behavior may result in a more serious penalty, including possible suspension.”

Big 12 Issues Public Reprimand of Mike Davis - Big 12 Conference - Official Athletic Site

 

[Rods79]

Soooo....no fine?

 

[ISUAgronomist]

FU Big 12.

Signed,
CycloneNation

 

[GrindingAway]

I bet their reprimand lacked the passion that CPRs public reprimand of the B12 officials had.

This sounds like Bowlsby basically saying "Yeah Rhoads was right they got hosed, but I have to say something."

 

[ISUAlum2002]

**** off, Big 12.

 

[SoapyCy]

Mike Davis gets a raise too?

 

[Rural]

I don't want Coach Rhoads to incur further trouble, so allow me to step in for him.

Dear Big 12, blow me.

 

[CyFan61]

They also issued a public reprimand of Texas WR Mike Davis:

The Big 12 Conference announced a public reprimand of University of Texas football student-athlete Mike Davis for his action leading to assessment of a personal foul penalty during Texas’ third-quarter touchdown in Thursday night’s game at Iowa State.

“In accord with the Conference’s Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct policy, Mr. Davis’ action was in violation of the rule prohibiting physically abusive acts toward an opponent’s team members during a contest,” said Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby. “Given the heightened emphasis on player safety, unnecessary and illegal acts such as this have no place in the game and are unacceptable. Mr. Davis is also put on notice that any future such behavior may result in a more serious penalty, including possible suspension.”

Big 12 Issues Public Reprimand of Mike Davis - Big 12 Conference - Official Athletic Site

 

[jdoggivjc]

No fine = Big 12's gutless way of saying CPR was right.

No suspension = Big 12's gutless way of saying "Mike Davis plays at Texas."

 

[cyclonedave25]

So, basically a slap on the wrist?
Carry on.

 

[mctallerton]

so its a form letter then?

 

[Rods79]

They also issued a public reprimand of Texas WR Mike Davis:




Big 12 Issues Public Reprimand of Mike Davis - Big 12 Conference - Official Athletic Site

Now there's the real BS. Dirty Davis needs to be suspended.

 

[ISUAgronomist]

No suspension of Davis = Big 12's gutless.

Update for release #2

 

[jdoggivjc]

Update for release #2

Already did.

 

[simply1]

Also CW was warned:

The Big 12 Conference announced a public reprimand of Cyclone Fanatic Administrator Chris Williams for his reactions to the correctly called "no fumble" play in Thursday night’s game at Iowa State.

“In accord with the Conference’s Media Suck Up policy, Mr. Williams’ action was in violation of the rule prohibiting criticism of official calls involving the University of Texas,” said Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby. “Given the heightened emphasis on the University of Texas winning, unnecessary criticisms such as this have no place on the internet and are unacceptable. Mr. Williams is also put on notice that any future such behavior may result in a more serious penalty, including possible message board trolling.”

 

[IAStubborn]

Conference rules that prohibit coaches, student-athletes, athletic department staff and university personnel from making public comments about game officials,â€￾


What did he say about game officials? He inferred that something was taken away from his players by someone but never said the refs were bad or the reason directly. I thought he danced around that rule all the while being as passionate and classy in a rant the whole world knew what he was talking about. Fact is if the refs are that bad you don't need to say it directly, everyone knows, that isn't his fault. This ticks me off. Gotta keep Boss Deloss happy though.

 

[CyDude16]

lol just lol.

 

[Spam]

Rhoads should have dived into Mack Brown's knee. The punishment for criticizing officials and illegal dives into people's knees is the same, after all.

 

[SoapyCy]

guys. answer here is crystal clear. next time rhoads needs to go straight for the refs knees after the game.

 

[SoapyCy]

Rhoads should have dived into Mack Brown's knee. The punishment for criticizing officials and illegal dives into people's knees is the same, after all.

did we post the exact same thing at the exact same time? creepy.