In the end, Strong’s penalty didn’t cost the Cougars, who scored a touchdown on the ensuing offensive series, and it even gained Strong a fan.

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Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, an authority on celebrating before reaching the end zone, was watching the play. To no one’s surprise, he was Team Strong:

Sanders returned nine interceptions for touchdowns during his NFL career, and each of those returns included some type of celebration.

UPDATE: Strong and the Cougars held on for a 28-26 victory.