Steve Sarkisian comments on Texas injuries after win against Tennessee

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian reportedly downplayed criticism of his team's toughness by mentioning injuries caused to opponents during the postgame press conference after a 20-17 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers. Sarkisian claimed, 'I think they had eight guys carted off,' although reports indicate this figure is inaccurate, as Tennessee did not have any players carted off due to injury. The press conference included further remarks from Sarkisian about a so-called ‘look at me’ society, linking it to a player’s unsportsmanlike conduct following a sack. The comments and the surrounding context have drawn criticism from various commentators in the football community.

• 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I think they had eight guys carted off’: Steve Sarkisian seemingly brags about injuring opponent