UCF fined $100K after ‘discriminatory chants’ at football game

The University of Central Florida was issued a $100,000 fine by the Big 12 Conference after “discriminatory chants” erupted during a football game over the weekend, according to the league.In a release, league officials said the incident happened during Saturday’s football game at UCF, with the chants being directed at Brigham Young University.While the release doesn’t specify what exactly was said, News 6 attended the event and heard chants of “(Expletive) the Mormons” in the crowd.“While the Conference recognizes the pregame protocols followed by UCF and immediate actions taken during the game, including removal of some individuals responsible for the conduct, discriminatory behavior has no place in the Big 12,” the release reads.Furthermore, league officials said they are implementing an updated policy for discriminatory conduct athletic events, which includes:A confirmed first incident during a game will result in an automatic minimum $100,000 fine.A formal warning will follow the