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TCU's Gary Patterson rips SMU, alleges flag-planting incident was planned

TCU coach Gary Patterson criticized SMU for its role in the scuffle that followed Saturday's game in Fort Worth, and for using one of Patterson's country songs to mock his team.

Patterson on Tuesday said SMU orchestrated an attempt to plant its flag at midfield at Amon G. Carter Stadium if the Mustangs won. After SMU's 42-34 victory, several players tried to plant the flag at midfield. TCU players responded to the attempt, and Horned Frogs assistant coach Jerry Kill suffered a concussion after being knocked down twice on the field. Kill, the former Minnesota and Northern Illinois head coach, suffers from epilepsy but is OK and has returned to work, Patterson said.