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Herbstreit Calls OU Kicker’s ‘Short Shorts’ a Penalty as Sandell Powers Win at Tennessee

The exchange underscored a shift toward shorter football pants that has become a visible style choice in the college game.

Overview

  • Tate Sandell went 4-for-4 on field goals in Knoxville, with three makes from 50-plus yards and a 55-yarder that tied the Neyland Stadium mark.
  • Oklahoma defeated Tennessee 33-27 on the road, with Sandell’s long-range accuracy providing critical points.
  • On the SEC on ABC broadcast, Chris Fowler called them “short shorts,” and Kirk Herbstreit said dressing like that “should be a penalty.”
  • Coverage noted an ongoing trend of players wearing much shorter pants, with some resembling true shorts.
  • Outlets listed differing season totals for Sandell, with reports ranging from 17-of-18 and 5-of-5 from 50-plus to 18-of-19 and 6-of-6.