Big 12 discussing penalties for Diaco
Over comments about Bill Legg in postgame press conference
Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby is "looking into" discipline for UConn head coach Bob Diaco following his comments directed at West Virginia head coach Bill Legg at his postgame press conference after the two teams played last week. West Virginia won 45-17.
Diaco showed his displeasure with Legg's decision to keep his starters in the game's fourth quarter well after Diaco had taken his out and the game was decided.
Diaco promptly left the press conference afterward.
"Coach Diaco's comments were out of place and makes him look as bad as he accuses coach Legg of being," Bowlsby says. "I'm all for showing intensity and allowing a game's results to reflect in tone when directing the media," he continues, "but that type of comment needs to be cleaned up."
Diaco did not comment on Bowlsby's statement and was not able to be reached at this time.
Diaco could face anything from a fine to a 1-game suspension, according to sources. A penalty will be determined before UConn's Week 9 game against Kansas.
Controversy is nothing new to UConn this season, as the NCAA is currently investigating recruiting violations committed by Diaco and former assistant Anthony Poindexter over the past 4 seasons. A ruling will be determined at the end of the year.