Men's Tennis: Knoll Suspended by Big 12 Conference

4/12/2011 12:00:00 AM | General

April 12, 2011

IRVING, Texas - Big 12 Conference commissioner Dan Beebe announced today the suspension of Baylor men's tennis coach Matt Knoll from the Bears' April 15 match vs. Oklahoma for violation of the Conference's Sportsmanship Policy. During Baylor's April 6 match at Texas, Knoll directed a vulgar comment toward an opposing player, and then initially denied his actions to university and Conference officials.

"Coach Knoll's conduct toward an opposing student-athlete, along with his initial denial about the matter, are inexcusable and will not be tolerated," said Beebe. "The suspension would have been for more matches if Coach Knoll had not admitted his mistake and expressed remorse for his conduct. I appreciate the cooperation by Ian McCaw, director of athletics, and others at the institution in addressing this matter, and Baylor's continued commitment to follow Conference rules."