Big 12 fines, reprimands Tech athletics director Hocutt
The Big 12 has reprimanded and fined Texas Tech athletics director Kirby Hocutt $25,000 for the statement he issued regarding a missed call in the Red Raiders’ double-overtime loss Saturday at Baylor.
In a statement the conference office released Wednesday, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said, “The Big 12 Conference members have developed policies governing the officiating of our contests. It is vital that senior administration officials, especially the directors of athletics, adhere explicitly to these policies. It is very difficult to balance support for an institution’s teams while fully complying with the imperative created by schools acting together to manage athletics competition.
“On this occasion, the required discipline was not exercised. Kirby Hocutt is one of the very best athletics administrators in the nation, and I am grateful for his assistance and support in resolving this matter.”
Baylor beat Tech 33-30 on Saturday in Waco. A call during the first overtime erased a fumble recovery by Tech noseguard Jaylon Hutchings when Baylor center Jake Fruhmorgen was flagged for an illegal snap and the play was whistled dead.
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