Steve Sarkisian makes final decision about Texas football celebrations
The Longhorns coach calls for changes from his team.
Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian has made a final decision regarding excessive celebration penalties during Texas football games. During a press conference, Sarkisian expressed his dissatisfaction with players drawing penalties for celebrations such as urination. He emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable and goes against the team's pride in the way they play the game.
The incident involving defensive end Colin Simmons, who drew a penalty after a sack with a urination celebration, left a stain on Simmons' near-record-breaking performance with five and a half sacks. The moment was widely viral on social media during Texas' 20-17 win against Tennessee. Simmons later apologized during the postgame press conference.
Although the celebration topic is minor compared to other aspects of the game, Sarkisian is not buying the team's conduct and will continue to address the matter. He stressed the importance of acting like they have been in similar situations before, as Texas is set to face Oklahoma in the upcoming Red River Rivalry game on October 10 in Dallas.
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