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Big 12 reprimands Texas DE Breckyn Hager for negative comments about Oklahoma following Iowa State win

AUSTIN -- Texas senior defensive end Breckyn Hager's mouth came back to bite him again.

On Monday, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby issued a public reprimand of Hager for his negative comments directed at Oklahoma following Texas' 24-10 win over Iowa State on Saturday night in Austin.

"Breckyn Hager violated the conference rule that prohibits coaches, student-athletes, athletic department staff and university personnel from making negative comments about other member institutions for his remarks about the University of Oklahoma," Bowlsby said in a statement. "This is Mr. Hager's second violation of the conference sportsmanship rules and therefore, he is receiving a public reprimand and will be expected to issue a public apology for his inappropriate comments.