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Message: [QUOTE="jostar1, post: 5114614, member: 1737"] [B]Utah AD Mark Harlan fined $40,000 for ripping referees and the Big 12 after loss to BYU[/B] After Utah’s last-minute 22-21 loss to archrival BYU late Saturday night, Utes athletic director Mark Harlan took to the microphone to criticize not only the game’s officials, but the Big 12 Conference itself. They were words he’ll have to pay for — literally. Harlan has been fined $40,000 by the Big 12 and will be the subject of a public reprimand for his actions, the league announced Sunday. The conference added that Harlan has been warned that "a repeat of such behavior will result in a more serious penalty." “Mark’s comments irresponsibly challenged the professionalism of our officials and the integrity of the Big 12 Conference,” Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said in a statement. “There is a right way and a wrong way to voice concerns. Unfortunately, Mark chose the wrong way. Accordingly, this violation warrants a public reprimand and financial penalty. The Big 12 Conference prioritizes professionalism, integrity, and fairness, and will continue to do so.” [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2024/11/10/mark-harlan-utah-big-12-byu-fined-officials/76184876007/[/URL] [/QUOTE]