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Ahead of Big 12 Tournament, Yormark Pledges Action to End Anti-Mormon Chants

He frames the issue as a personal priority, with education-first steps set for spring meetings.

Overview

  • The Big 12 commissioner reiterated a zero-tolerance stance for derogatory chants targeting BYU and called the behavior unacceptable.
  • Oklahoma State and Colorado were previously fined $50,000 each for chants referencing the Mormon faith under the league’s sportsmanship policies.
  • Brett Yormark said he is in regular contact with BYU president C. Shane Reese and expects coordinated conference action to be discussed at spring meetings.
  • Reports attribute most incidents to student sections, prompting plans focused on campus education and consistent enforcement across member schools.
  • Cincinnati increased security for last week’s BYU game at Fifth Third Arena, and no incidents were reported at that event.