Missouri Tigers quarterback Matt Zollers has been fined $75,000 following an investigation into repeated instances of inappropriate hand gestures made during recent games. The announcement came jointly from the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and NCAA President Charlie Baker, marking a rare and significant disciplinary action against a high-profile collegiate athlete.
The gestures, which were captured on national broadcasts and widely circulated on social media, were deemed to be in violation of the NCAA’s code of conduct and sportsmanship guidelines. According to officials, Zollers had been previously warned about similar behavior earlier in the season, but the incidents continued despite those warnings.
“This type of behavior does not reflect the values of the NCAA, the University of Missouri, or the spirit of collegiate athletics,” President Baker stated. “Student-athletes are expected to uphold a standard of respect, professionalism, and integrity, both on and off the field.”
The University of Missouri released a brief statement acknowledging the fine and indicating that internal disciplinary actions were also being considered. While Zollers has not publicly commented on the sanction, sources close to the team say he intends to issue an apology in the coming days.
The fine is one of the largest ever imposed on an individual NCAA player, signaling a tougher stance
