NCAA, Big12 Issues Fine and Public Reprimand for Comments by West Virginia Mountaineers Quarterback Garrett Greene. See details
The Big 12 Conference and the NCAA have issued a fine and a public reprimand for Garrett Greene, the starting quarterback for the West Virginia Mountaineers, following controversial remarks he made after a recent game. Greene, who has been a prominent figure for West Virginia this season, was penalized due to comments made during a post-game interview that were deemed to violate the league’s conduct and sportsmanship policies.
In his remarks, Greene made inflammatory comments directed at opposing teams and officials, which were viewed as unprofessional and damaging to the image of college football. The Big 12 Conference, which oversees the teams involved in the game, took swift action by imposing a financial fine on Greene and also issuing a public reprimand. The fine, though not publicly disclosed, is understood to be part of the league’s standard procedures for such violations.
The NCAA, which enforces broader regulations regarding sportsmanship and player conduct across all divisions, supported the Big 12’s decision, noting that Greene’s comments went against the spirit of respect and decorum that is expected from student-athletes. Both the conference and the NCAA emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive image for college football, stressing that players are role models and should represent their universities with integrity both on and off the field.
Greene, for his part, issued a public apology on social media and to the media, expressing regret for his remarks and recognizing the responsibility he bears as a leader of his team. West Virginia head coach Neal Brown also addressed the situation, stating that the university takes these matters seriously and that Greene would be subject to internal discipline, in addition to the penalties handed down by the Big 12 and NCAA.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of sportsmanship and the impact of player conduct on the broader college athletics community.
