Texas defensive end Colin Simmons drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during the Longhorns' game against Tennessee for a sack celebration in which he simulated using the restroom on the field, according to multiple outlets.
Simmons recorded multiple sacks in the game, including one in the first quarter and two more on back-to-back plays in the third quarter, according to Yahoo Sports.
Fox News reported that another Texas player, Raleek Brown, also drew a penalty for a separate celebration during the same game, with both plays described as drawing viral attention.
Outlets differed slightly on the spelling of Simmons' first name, with the New York Post referring to him as 'Collin Simmons' while other outlets used 'Colin Simmons.'
How each side covered it
Left
- USA Today reported that Simmons was flagged for 'simulating using the restroom' during a sack celebration.
“Texas football's Colin Simmons flagged for 'simulating using the restroom'” — USA Today
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported Simmons had a sack in the first quarter and two more on back-to-back plays in the third quarter.
- CBS Sports reported Simmons was whistled for an unsportsmanlike penalty for his celebration.
“Texas DE Colin Simmons draws penalty for 'simulating use of restroom' while celebrating sack vs. Tennessee” — CBS Sports
Right
- Fox News reported that both Simmons and teammate Raleek Brown drew penalties for separate celebrations described as 'unhinged.'
- New York Post described the celebration as an 'idiotic move' that drew a flag.
- Fox Sports called the penalty 'unreal' and 'truly unbelievable.'
“Texas defensive star flagged for pretending to urinate on field after sack in 'idiotic move'” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened with Colin Simmons during the Texas vs. Tennessee game?
Texas defensive end Colin Simmons was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after celebrating a sack by simulating using the restroom on the field during the Longhorns' game against Tennessee.
How many sacks did Colin Simmons have in the game?
According to Yahoo Sports, Simmons had a sack in the first quarter and two more sacks on back-to-back plays in the third quarter against Tennessee.
Did any other Texas players draw penalties for celebrations?
According to Fox News, teammate Raleek Brown also drew a penalty for a separate celebration during the same game against Tennessee.
What did left-, center-, and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left- and center-leaning outlets focused on describing the penalty and Simmons' sack production, while right-leaning outlets emphasized the celebration's unusual nature, calling it 'unhinged' and an 'idiotic move.'
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- USA TodayLeft-leaningTexas football's Colin Simmons flagged for 'simulating using the restroom'
- CBS SportsCenterTexas DE Colin Simmons draws penalty for 'simulating use of restroom' while celebrating sack vs. Tennessee
- Yahoo SportsCenterColin Simmons gets penalty for 'simulating using restroom' vs Tennessee football
- Fox NewsRight-leaningTexas dropped some celebrations against Tennessee that were about as unhinged as they come
- Fox SportsRight-leaningTexas DE Colin Simmons Commits Unreal 'Restroom Simulation' Penalty
- New York PostRight-leaningTexas defensive star flagged for pretending to urinate on field after sack in ‘idiotic move’