FWST: Big 12 coaches seek to curb premature TD celebrations

After two incidents in Big 12 games where players dropped the football on their way into the end zone in their haste to celebrate touchdowns last weekend (one called, one missed by game officials), several league coaches said they will address the situation with players this week.

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said his team will receive a group lecture during this week’s open date after kickoff returner Joe Mixon dropped the ball at the 1-yard line on his way to a touchdown in Saturday’s 45-24 loss to Ohio State. Mixon’s gaffe did not cost OU any points because the incident was missed by the game crew. But it was clear on TV replays.

In Texas’ 50-43 loss to California, the Golden Bears lost a touchdown when running back Vic Enwere dropped the ball at the 1-yard line at the end of an apparent 55-yard scoring run. Because there was no immediate recovery, Cal kept the ball at the Texas 1-yard line after the incident and ran out the clock.