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UCF fined $100K by Big 12 over discriminatory fan chants aimed at BYU

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UCF fined $100K by Big 12 over discriminatory fan chants aimed at BYU — Winter Garden Technology news

The University of Central Florida has been fined $100,000 by the Big 12 Conference for derogatory chants fans made against BYU during a football game last Saturday.In a news release, the conference said that UCF followed protocols and took action by removing some of the fans from the stadium, but added that "discriminatory behavior has no place in the Big 12."The release didn't say what the chants were, but videos shared online show some fans chanting, "f--- the Mormons."Big 12 said the fine will go toward student education initiatives.Big 12 sets policy with in-game penaltiesIn addition to the fine, the Big 12 also announced plans to update its policy to include in-game penalties for continued discriminatory conduct.A first offense will result in a minimum fine of $100,000, followed by a formal warning.A second confirmed incident during the same game will result in an in-game penalty. The league mentioned a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty or an unsportsmanlike two-shot technical foul

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