Texas fans launch beer cans, other debris onto field after questionable call
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It was a rough night in Austin, Texas, on Saturday from the jump, but the Longhorns fans didn't help.
The No. 1 ranked football program in the country lost to No. 5 Georgia in their own building, 30-15, but some may argue an act by the fans was the most disappointing aspect of the night.
With just under three minutes to go, Texas intercepted a pass, but it was called back due to a very questionable pass interference.
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Texas fans cheer moments before the start of the Longhorns' game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Oct. 19, 2024. (Sara Diggins/American-Statesman/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Longhorn fans voiced their displeasure with the call by throwing dozens, perhaps even hundreds, of beer cans, water bottles and other debris onto the field.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian was not happy with the Longhorn faithful, pleading with them to stop.
Well, it all could have been avoided, as referees gathered to discuss the play, and picked up the flag. Thus, it wound up being Texas' ball.
"I understand the frustration," Sarkisian said following the loss. "We all were frustrated in the moment. But, you know... all of Longhorn Nation, I know we can be better than that."
Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns reacts during the Georgia Bulldogs game on Oct. 19, 2024, in Austin. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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But Georgia coach Kirby Smart issued a stronger sentiment, saying that the future of questionable calls could be really scary.
"I won’t