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Steve Sarkisian blames society for Colin Simmons foul
Sarkisian says society's 'look at me' culture caused Simmons' restroom simulation foul.
In brief
Sarkisian says society's 'look at me' culture caused Simmons' restroom simulation foul. Sarkisian blamed societal trends for Colin Simmons' unsportsmanlike conduct foul after he pretended to urinate on field. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Colin Simmons' restroom simulation
Texas defensive end Colin Simmons pretended to urinate on field after five sacks against Tennessee.
“simulating using the restroom”
Sarkisian addresses foul
Sarkisian removed Simmons for unsportsmanlike conduct penalty but returned him to game.
“We took him out”
Sarkisian's societal critique
Sarkisian blamed social media culture for players' 'look at me' behavior on Twitter.
“we live in the 'look at me' society”
Sarkisian's team focus
Sarkisian said team focus must come before social media attention for players.
“it’s about the team and focus on the team”
Sarkisian's five sacks praise
Sarkisian called Simmons' five sacks against Tennessee 'pretty cool'.
“five sacks was pretty cool today too”
Sarkisian's societal explanation
Sarkisian claimed societal trends caused Simmons' unsportsmanlike conduct foul.
“unfortunately in our society right now”
The headline
Sarkisian blamed societal trends for Colin Simmons' unsportsmanlike conduct foul after he pretended to urinate on field.
