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Steve Sarkisian blames "society" for Colin Simmons's bizarre unsportsmanlike conduct foul
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Texas defensive end Colin Simmons celebrated a record-tying five-sack performance against Tennessee by pretending to urinate on the field, resulting in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
- Simmons appeared surprised by the penalty, which officials explained was due to "simulating using the restroom."
- Texas coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the incident by briefly removing Simmons from the game but emphasized the need to focus on team conduct moving forward.
- Sarkisian criticized the current "look at me" culture fueled by social media, urging players to prioritize the team over individual attention.
- The incident highlights tensions between player celebrations and sportsmanship standards in college football.
