University of Texas Athletic Director Calls On-Field Celebrations ‘Embarrassing’
University of Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte apologized for and called the top-ranked Longhorns football team's vulgar on-field celebrations after a win "embarrassing" for the school.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, September 30, 2026 —
University of Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte has issued an apology and strong condemnation regarding the conduct of the university’s top-ranked football team following a recent victory.
Del Conte described the players’ on-field celebrations as vulgar and stated that the behavior was “embarrassing” for the institution. The remarks came in response to actions taken by the team immediately after securing a win, though specific details about the nature of the celebrations or the opponent were not provided in the summary.
The Athletic Director’s statement signals a firm stance on team conduct and the image of the university’s athletic programs. The trend summary did not specify any further actions planned by the athletic department or the university concerning this incident.
Story summarized from the original created by JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.
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