The Mountain West conference has reprimanded Wyoming head coach Jay Sawvel for publicly criticizing game officials after the team’s game against Utah State. The public reprimand was issued in response to Sawvel’s violation of MW Rule 4 on Sportsmanship. The MW Handbook containing the rules can be accessed on TheMW.com.
The incident occurred after Wyoming’s game against Utah State on October 26, where Sawvel made comments that went against the sportsmanship guidelines set by the conference. The Mountain West took action to address the public criticism of game officials, emphasizing the importance of maintaining respect and professionalism in all interactions.
Sawvel’s actions have sparked discussions about the role of coaches in addressing issues with officiating and the appropriate ways to handle disagreements. The reprimand serves as a reminder to all coaches and participants in the Mountain West conference to uphold the values of fair play and sportsmanship in all aspects of competition.
Moving forward, the Mountain West aims to maintain a high standard of conduct from coaches, players, and officials to ensure a positive and respectful environment for all involved. The reprimand serves as a warning to coaches to adhere to the conference’s sportsmanship guidelines and handle disagreements with game officials in a constructive and respectful manner.
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