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Green Bay Coach Gottlieb Suspended for Officiating Outburst

2/19/2026

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Doug Gottlieb, Green Bay's head coach, was suspended for one game by the Horizon League after criticizing officials following a 75-72 loss to Milwaukee.
In a postgame news conference, he used an expletive and slammed the table about officiating.
The Horizon League said his comments did not align with its values, and Gottlieb apologized.
The suspension takes effect during Green Bay's next game against Oakland.

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Doug Gottlieb, Green Bay's head coach, was suspended for one game by the Horizon League after criticizing officials following a 75-72 loss to Milwaukee.
In a postgame news conference, he used an expletive and slammed the table about officiating.
The Horizon League said his comments did not align with its values, and Gottlieb apologized.
The suspension takes effect during Green Bay's next game against Oakland.