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That’s no Horns Up: Is Chris Del Conte trying to signal for help?

By Carlos Mendez
Chris Del Conte gives a radio interview Monday following a news conference where he was introduced at the new vice president and athletics director for the University of Texas.
Chris Del Conte gives a radio interview Monday following a news conference where he was introduced at the new vice president and athletics director for the University of Texas. Eric Gay AP

Uh-oh. Did Chris Del Conte forget where he was?

Did he let his fingers fall into an old habit?

Was he trying to send a message home?

Whatever reason — take your pick — the former TCU athletic director and new Texas Longhorns athletics boss let his index and middle finger curl onto his thumb in the shape of the Horned Frogs hand sign during a radio interview Monday.

The image popped up on social media.

Del Conte's former staffers could not resist some teasing.

The first day on the job is always a time of learning. Athletic directors appear to be no exception.

Carlos Mendez: 817-390-7760, @calexmendez

This story was originally published December 12, 2017 at 1:07 PM with the headline "That’s no Horns Up: Is Chris Del Conte trying to signal for help?."

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