LSU fans question appropriateness of Texas fans using cannon to blow hole through player’s jersey as taunt copy

AUSTIN, Texas (WAFB) - Any good pre-game taunt would rile up anger in fans from the opposing team.

Ahead of their matchup against LSU Saturday, fans from Texas did just that when making a national appearance on College Game Day for some pre-game shenanigans. However, things took a turn for some when members of the Texas spirit squad used a cannon to blow a hole through a jersey with the same number worn by LSU quarterback Joe Burrow.

Austin, y’all are showing OUT today. (RIP that lsu jersey tho) pic.twitter.com/pLN9mmdMcQ
— Longhorn Network (@LonghornNetwork) September 7, 2019

Some viewers took to social media to voice concerns and question if the organizers behind the taunt paused to think about whether or not the taunt was tasteful, especially at a time when the country continues to be plagued with gun violence.

I’m a horns fan, not the sensitive type at all, but that Jersey thing, mmmm a bit disrespectful.
— RottSaint (@hechogamer) September 7, 2019

With all the violence in the world and the terrible tragedies in Texas you would think they would be more sensitive #nohonor #insensitive #foreverLSU @ESPNCFB @CollegeGameDay @LSUfootball
— Todd Pourciau (@ToddPourciau) September 7, 2019

Isn’t televising a team shooting a cannon through the symbol of another team’s player poor taste @CollegeGameDay?
— Paul Vogt (@Mr_Coffee_PV) September 7, 2019