The University of Colorado is making a few security changes at Folsom Field after anti-Latter-day Saint chants broke out when BYU played the Buffs.
Colorado officials said they are increasing the number of security officers throughout the stadium, including in the student section where the fans began chanting “f--- the Mormons” during a football game against the Cougars.
“Plain-clothed police officers [will be] embedded in various sections throughout the stadium for immediate removals,” Colorado said in a statement.
The athletic department is also installing technology to “proactively monitor behavior” and issued new rules for any fan who chants offensive jeers.
“Disruptive behavior, including foul, abusive, obscene or discriminatory language or gestures, as well as throwing items will result in immediate removal from the stadium. This can include entire rows or even sections if the disruptive behavior persists,” the statement read.
Colorado said future tickets will be in jeopardy for some violators.
In the past week, the Big 12 conference fined Colorado $50,000 for the anti-Latter-day Saint chants directed at BYU. Head coach Deion Sanders and athletic director Rick George issued public apologies.
“That’s not indicative of who we are. Our fans, our student body, are phenomenal. Don’t indict us just based on a group of young kids,” Sanders said. “They were probably intoxicated and high simultaneously. Maybe I shouldn’t have said that as well. But truth will set you free. BYU, we love you and appreciate you.”