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Texas DT Chris Nelson’s belly rub celebration now relegated to the sidelines

Sigh.

Sometimes being a coach means making unpopular decisions.

Following the debut of Texas Longhorns senior defensive tackle Chris Nelson’s belly rub celebration against the USC Trojans and the continued deployment of it during last weekend’s win against the TCU Horned Frogs, it’s reign is now over.

Out of fear of getting a taunting penalty, defensive coordinator Todd Orlando told Nelson that he can no longer rub his glorious belly after making a play.

“I can still do it on the sideline,” Nelson said on Tuesday.