THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: A slap on the wrist, and a slap in the face
Mark Nelke
Just one day after admitting its officials messed up a crucial call late in the Idaho-Sacramento State game, and suspending multiple members of the officiating crew, the Big Sky Conference fined and reprimanded Idaho coach Thomas Ford Jr. for his comments after the game.
“The Big Sky Conference has reprimanded University of Idaho football head coach Thomas Ford for violating the Big Sky’s Sportsmanship Policy by commenting publicly about officiating,” The Big Sky said in a news release. “Additionally, Ford will be issued a $2,500 fine and has been informed that a repeat of such behavior could result in a more severe penalty.”
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