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Steve Sarkisian Blames 'Society' for Texas Player's Field Celebration

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian defended defensive end Colin Simmons after he urinated on the field following a touchdown, attributing the unsportsmanlike conduct to social media culture.

After recording a sack against Tennessee, Texas defensive end Colin Simmons celebrated by simulating urination on the field, drawing an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the incident, stating he removed the player but did not issue a "death penalty." playerbros.org

However, Sarkisian drew criticism for blaming the behavior on society, suggesting the "look at me" culture of social media and the desire for attention drives such actions.