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Utah AD Mark Harlan Fined $40K by Big 12 After Saying Refs 'Stole' Game in BYU Loss

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The Big 12 fined Utah Utes athletic director Mark Harlan $40,000 and issued a public reprimand following Harlan's disparaging comments about the officials and the Big 12 after Utah's 22-21 loss to the BYU Cougars, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Following the loss, after Utah had led for most of the game, Harlan was seen verbally berating the officials.

"This game was absolutely stolen from us," Harlan said after the game, according ESPN's Kyle Bonagura. "We were excited about being in the Big 12, but tonight I am not.