SMU coach Rhett Lashlee receives online comparison to Sophie Cunningham pointing meme

SMU football coach Rhett Lashlee went viral on social media following a gesture during Monday's game against Florida State. A photograph captured Lashlee pointing during the third quarter, which internet users quickly compared to a popular meme featuring Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. The original Cunningham meme originated from an interaction with teammate DeWanna Bonner during a contest against the Phoenix Mercury in June. Lashlee acknowledged the comparison on social media on September 8, jokingly stating that Cunningham performed the gesture better than he did. The image of the SMU coach was shared by the RedditCFB account before gaining wider traction. The moment occurred amidst the Mustang's victory over Florida State.

• 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — College football coach goes viral for pointing meme, compared to Fever's Sophie Cunningham