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Baylor, TCU ADs address recent vandalism on both campuses (Photos)

TCU and Baylor don’t play until Nov. 27, but the two fan bases are already going at one another.

Over the past 24 hours, vandalism has been reported on both campuses. Baylor confirmed that the statue of Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III was defaced with purple (TCU’s school color) spray paint on Thursday evening.

It did not take long for Baylor fans to respond as “61-58” and other Baylor references were spotted on TCU’s campus on Friday. The 61-58 score, of course, refers to Baylor’s win over the Horned Frogs last season.

In response to the vandalism, athletic directors from both schools released a joint statement.

From TCU’s Chris Del Conte:

"TCU and Baylor are both outstanding institutions and share a proud athletics history. Both campuses have recently been hit by acts of vandalism directed towards each other. These actions will not be tolerated. We are working closely with Baylor and public safety officials at both universities on their investigations. We implore all those who are passionate about their school to respect each other and support their universities in a positive manner."

Added Baylor’s Ian McCaw:

"Baylor and TCU are two outstanding universities who have great respect for one another, academically and athletically, and it is most disappointing that the actions of a few cast a negative light on a rivalry that dates back more than a century. Public safety officials on both campuses are investigating these senseless acts of vandalism and unacceptable behavior."

TCU (5-0) is currently ranked No. 2 in the country and face Kansas State on the road Saturday night. No. 3 Baylor (4-0) play Kansas on the road on Saturday afternoon.

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For more TCU news, visit PurpleMenace.com.

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