Texas' Colin Simmons penalized for taunting gesture after sack against Tennessee
The Longhorns defensive end drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for simulating using the restroom following a sack of Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon.
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Texas defensive end Colin Simmons was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during a game against Tennessee after simulating using the restroom on the field, according to ESPN.
The gesture came immediately after Simmons recorded a sack of Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon.
Officials flagged the celebration as excessive, resulting in the penalty against Texas.
The incident occurred during a Southeastern Conference matchup between the two programs.
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