Is ‘Horns Down’ Fair Play or Foul? Greg Sankey’s Silence Sparks Controversy

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As the SEC welcomes Texas, questions arise about ‘Horns Down’ penalties.

Greg Sankey declined to comment on a ‘Horns Down’ penalty following the addition of Texas to the SEC: “I won’t be answering questions about football penalties on July 1st.”
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Summary

  • Greg Sankey skips ‘Horns Down’ discussion, hinting at contentious issue.
  • Media accused of overreacting to the hand gesture controversy.
  • Clarifications made on who dictates playing rules for conferences.
  • Public sentiment leans towards ‘Horns Down’ being a non-issue.

Positive Reception

Some view ‘Horns Down’ as a harmless jest, finding humor in its adoption during games Texas isn’t even playing in.

Negative Backlash

Others lament media focus on trivial matters like hand gestures instead of more pressing sports issues.

Rule Clarifications

There’s clear delineation between what constitutes fair play and what crosses into unsportsmanlike conduct.

Greg Sankey’s nonverbal response adds a mysterious twist to the ongoing debate.

The contentious debate over ‘Horns Down’ exemplifies how small actions can spark large controversies in sports.