With only six seconds left in the game, sophomore guard Marcos Smart made a move he would regret. Smart, of Oklahoma State, shoved a fan after falling out of bounds. Smart confronted the fan in a war of words before pushing him as recently reported on Saturday at Texas Tech. Oklahoma ended up losing 65-61 to Texas Tech.
As a result of his actions, Smart has been suspended for three games according to USA Today.
"Mr. Smart's actions were a clear violation of the Big 12 Conference's Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct Policy. Such behavior has no place in athletics, and will not be tolerated. I appreciate the efforts of Oklahoma State University athletics director Mike Holder in addressing this matter, and believe this is an appropriate response to an inappropriate action,” said Commissioner, Bob Bowlsby Sunday.
Although Smart will be able to attend practice his suspension will begin Tuesday when Oklahoma State takes on Texas in Austin. The suspension will go through Feb. 17 when Oklahoma State plays Baylor. Oddly enough the nest game Smart will be allowed to play in will take place Feb. 22 against Texas Tech for their second regular meeting.
"This is not how I was raised. I let my emotions get the best of me, just can't let that happen again. It's something I have to learn from ... the consequences coming with it, I'm taking full responsibility. No fingers are pointed. This is all upon me. I feel like I let my teammates down. These guys mean a lot to me. Not to be able to be out there with them, it hits me in my heart. I have a lot of people that look up me, a lot of little kids. I truly apologize. This is not me,” Smart apologized in a news conference Sunday.