The Big 12 Conference has fined Baylor Athletic Director Mack Rhoades $25,000 for his critical comments on the officiating during the Iowa State-Baylor game, where he stated, 'This league needs to get better when we think about our officiating,' following the controversial ejection of coach Scott Drew. The conference issued a public reprimand for his remarks. In a separate incident, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson was ejected from a game against Oklahoma State, after which Houston extended their lead to 54-32. ESPN announcers suggested, 'Kelvin is proving a point right here.' Sampson, avoiding a similar fine, declined to comment in detail on his ejection, referencing Rhoades' situation. The officiating by Big 12 officials has been under scrutiny this week.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson declined to go into detail or offer his thoughts on his ejection Tuesday night. "It's a $25,000 fine if I tell you truth. I learned that from Mack Rhoades," Sampson said of Baylor's AD who was fined $25,000 by the Big 12 earlier today.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson declined to go into detail or offer his thoughts on his ejection Tuesday night. "I learned that from Mack Rhoades," Sampson said of Baylor's AD who was fined $25,000 by the Big 12 earlier today.
Kelvin Sampson got his MONEY’S worth on this ejection tonight 👀🔥 https://t.co/fVIqSjkedY
Kelvin Sampson wasn't around to watch all of UH's game against Oklahoma State as he was ejected after being set off by a non-call by Big 12 officials. https://t.co/JvSvLXOCIO
UH coach Kelvin Sampson ejected from game vs. Oklahoma State after non-call by officials https://t.co/NgUPMpzS1O
UH coach Kelvin Sampson ejected from game vs. Oklahoma State after non-call by officials https://t.co/RVu3Pl4zSO via @houstonchron
With Big 12 officials in the news, Kelvin Sampson decided to make a very public point tonight while up 20 in the second half. Briskly walking to the other end of the court in the middle of live action to get ejected is real determination. Hahaha. https://t.co/b9pgRlBGZ3
.@UHCougarMBK may have been up 20 over Oklahoma State, but Kelvin Sampson is as angry as you’ll ever see him with the officiating and gets ejected. ESPN announcers: “Kelvin is proving a point right here.” https://t.co/5qv3YyEKFW
Since the 10-minute mark of the first half, Oklahoma State has been called for 4 fouls. Houston has been called for 13 fouls plus two technical fouls.
Houston has come out fired up after Sampson's ejection, pushing the lead o 54-32. Lots of "Ref you suck!" chants. Not a good week for @Big12Conference officiating crews
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson was furious at the referee and ran onto the court and has been ejected from the game https://t.co/jEWwKE7aJF
After the game, Rhoades was clearly dissatisfied with the quality of officiating during the game. Now, the Big 12 has fined him $25,000 for his words. https://t.co/jvnsEoiz7f
The Big 12 Conference issued a hefty fine to Baylor AD Mack Rhoades for criticizing the league's basketball referees. #Big12 https://t.co/nX4EUDpLqh
The Big 12 Conference has issued a public reprimand toward Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades for $25,000: https://t.co/DirDPmf2U0 #fox44sports
Sources: The Big 12 has fined Baylor AD Mack Rhoades $25,000 for his comments Saturday on the officiating in Iowa State-Baylor. “This league needs to get better when we think about our officiating," Rhoades said following the controversial ejection of coach Scott Drew.