T.J. Houshmandzadeh criticizes Urban Meyer over Colin Simmons suspension claim

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T.J. Houshmandzadeh criticizes Urban Meyer over Colin Simmons suspension claim
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T.J. Houshmandzadeh has publicly called out Urban Meyer for his recent comments regarding a potential suspension of Texas defender Colin Simmons for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Meyer, on his podcast, stated that he would have suspended Simmons for a controversial celebration during Texas' 20-17 win against Tennessee, where Simmons mimicked urinating on the field. Houshmandzadeh argued that Meyer's statement is hypocritical given his past handling of discipline issues at Florida. He pointed out that Simmons played impressively, recording 5.5 sacks, setting a Texas single-game record. Simmons later apologized for his celebration, acknowledging that he got carried away during the game.

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  • •Colin Simmons mocked a bathroom break in Tennessee game
  • •Meyer stated he would suspend Simmons if coaching
  • •Houshmandzadeh argues Meyer is being hypocritical
  • •Simmons recorded 5.5 sacks in the game
  • •Simmons apologized for his unsportsmanlike celebration
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Urban Meyer watched Colin Simmons pretend to urinate on the Neyland Stadium turf and decided the proper response would have been a suspension. T.

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