CHEYENNE, Wyo.—The Mountain West Conference reprimanded Wyoming coach Joe Glenn on Monday for making an obscene gesture in a game against Utah.
When the Utes tried an onside kick with a 43-point lead in the third quarter Saturday, Wyoming recovered, but Glenn responded by giving Utah the finger.
Glenn said after the 50-0 loss that he didn’t remember giving the finger. But on Monday he was apologetic.
“I met with my team on Sunday and apologized to them for the gesture I made toward the Utah bench during the game,” Glenn said in a statement.
“I also want to apologize to all fans for that action. Football is an emotional game, and I let my emotions get the best of me. I felt it was appropriate for me to let my team and all fans know that I am truly sorry for that emotional moment.”
According to the conference handbook, obscene gestures or language are subject to at least a reprimand for a first offense.
Glenn had publicly guaranteed a win over Utah (7-3, 4-2 Mountain West Conference). Late in the game, the crowd in Salt Lake City began chanting “guarantee.”
“I got emotional last week and got my big Irish mouth going and made the guarantee,” Glenn said. I’d probably like to have it back now. I wouldn’t do it again. Find the crow, and I’ll eat it.”
Wyoming (5-5, 2-4) has lost four of its last five games. The Cowboys must upset conference-leading BYU on Saturday to earn a bowl bid.
