Big 12 Conference Suspends Texas Tech Radio Team
When Texas Tech takes on Oklahoma State on Saturday night, the Red Raiders typical broadcast team won’t be on the call. In news shared on the Big 12’s website, the league issued a public reprimand of the Texas Tech radio booth announcers, in accordance with Conference Sportsmanship and Ethical...
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Apparently the Texas Tech radio announcers criticized the refs in their game against Iowa State. The Big12 responded by suspending them for one game:
When Texas Tech takes on Oklahoma State on Saturday night, the Red Raiders typical broadcast team won’t be on the call.
Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said in a statement, “I understand the roles of the play-by-play and color analyst. However as University representatives they also have an obligation to adhere to Conference policy regarding comments about game officials. The comments by the Red Raider Radio Network booth announcers were contrary to expected levels of respect and professionalism. Questioning the integrity of Conference officials and specifically calling out members of the officiating crew is well beyond appropriate and permissible behavior.”
