The Texas Longhorns are set to compete within the SEC for the primary time this season, and with their entrance will possible come gamers who fireplace off the “Horns Down” taunt.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey met with the media on Monday – every week earlier than SEC Media Days kickoff. He was requested virtually instantly whether or not “Horns Down” will likely be a penalty.
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“I gained’t be answering questions on soccer penalties on July 1,” he stated, through On3 Sports.
In 2021, Big 12 Conference officers decided that the mocking transfer to taunt Texas gamers can be a penalty.
“If you do a Horns Down to a Texas participant as an opponent, that is most likely going to be a foul,” the Big 12’s coordinator of officers Greg Burks stated on the time, via SI.com. “… Please all of you be aware, I stated ‘most likely.’ We have to think about intent and take into account the scenario. We’ll depart it to officers.”
Dante Stills, #55 of the West Virginia Mountaineers, celebrates with the horns down sign after the sport towards the Texas Longhorns at Darrell Ok Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Nov. 3, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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Not solely is Texas becoming a member of the SEC, however Oklahoma is coming with them. “Horns Down” will virtually actually be used when the 2 groups matchup on Oct. 12.
The Longhorns begin the season at house on Aug. 31 towards Colorado State. The group then has a marquee matchup towards Michigan on Sept. 7.
Ian Marshall, #97 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, celebrates with the horns down signal after defeating the Texas Longhorns at Darrell Ok Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Oct. 16, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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Texas’ first SEC matchup will likely be towards Mississippi State on Sept. 28.
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