# Steve Sarkisian blames society for Colin Simmons foul

> Sarkisian says society's 'look at me' culture caused Simmons' restroom simulation foul.
- Title: Steve Sarkisian blames society for Colin Simmons foul
- Summary: Sarkisian says society's 'look at me' culture caused Simmons' restroom simulation foul. Sarkisian blamed societal trends for Colin Simmons' unsportsmanlike…
- Keywords: colin simmons, steve sarkisian, nfl, unsportsmanlike conduct, society, texas, longhorn, sports, Steve, Sarkisian, blames, Colin
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/steve-sarkisian-blames-society-for-colin-simmonss-bizarre-unsportsmanlike-conduct-foul
- Published: 2026-09-27T01:53:45.446+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: colin simmons, steve sarkisian, nfl, unsportsmanlike conduct, society, texas, longhorn, 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
## Key takeaway

Sarkisian blamed societal trends for Colin Simmons' unsportsmanlike conduct foul after he pretended to urinate on field.