Time for Texas to impose discipline after players sully Longhorns' reputation with crude gestures
Steve Sarkisian says Texas will address the two lewd incidents internally. But Kirk Bohls argues fines would send a stronger message to players and fans.
Texas' Longhorns were anything but professional during their win against Tennessee, as two key players displayed crude and vulgar celebrations that overshadowed their impressive performance. Colin Simmons, the team's edge rusher and captain, mocked the act of urinating on the field, while Raleek Brown, a senior tailback, pretended to smell his own testicles and even fainted in the end zone after scoring the game-winning touchdown.
These outrageous acts not only mocked the sport but also brought unnecessary attention to the team's performance, tarnishing its reputation. The incident is reminiscent of a similar situation that occurred two years ago when angry fans threw water bottles onto the field, resulting in a $250,000 fine from the SEC office. However, the repercussions for Simmons and Brown should be far more severe.
University of Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the behavior in his postgame remarks, expressing disappointment and stating that such actions are unacceptable. He met individually with the two players and emphasized that the team's conduct must improve. However, the question remains as to whether fines, suspensions, or other forms of discipline are the appropriate course of action.
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