Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades is under investigation for allegedly confronting and cursing at player Michael Trigg on the sideline over his choice of undershirt during a game, which reportedly affected the player and caused a heated exchange with coaching staff.
The Big 12 Conference has sanctioned Baylor University Athletics Director Mack Rhoades with a public reprimand and a $25,000 fine for his comments about officiating following Baylor's victory over Iowa State, citing the importance of adhering to officiating policies. Commissioner Brett Yormark praised Rhoades' handling of the process but emphasized the need for senior administration officials to comply with agreed-upon expectations.
Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades has been fined $25,000 by the Big 12 for criticizing the officiating in his team's recent win over Iowa State, calling it "an embarrassment for this league." The league will announce the fine following Rhoades' comments, which came after head coach Scott Drew was ejected for the first time in his career during the game. Rhoades expressed his dissatisfaction with the officiating and emphasized the need for improvement in the league's officiating standards.