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Texas kicker Bert Auburn nearly cost his team a spot in the College Football Playoffs semifinals with his disastrous performance at today’s Sugar Bowl. But there may be a valid reason for his struggles.

If Auburn seemed distracted while missing two potential game-winning field goals during the final two minutes of the game, we now know why. Video from the game shows the Longhorn kicker appearing to get distracted by two females from ASU who (purposely?) walked right in front of him as he warmed up before attempting his final kick of regulation time.

Prior to this, Auburn had missed a 48-yard attempt with 1:39 remaining in the fourth quarter. He probably didn’t think he would get another shot at redemption in regulation time, but the Texas defense forced Arizona State to go three-and-out in just 42 seconds, getting the ball back to their offense with 52 seconds remaining.

Despite starting from his own 20, Quinn Ewers managed to take his team all the way down to the Sun Devils’ 19-yard-line, setting up a 38-yard attempt for Auburn. But he missed once again, hooking his kick off the left upright.

After blowing so many opportunities to put away the game, Texas finally won it when they intercepted ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt in double overtime to seal the 39-31 victory.

With the win, Texas advances to the Cotton Bowl on January 10, where they will take on the winner of Wednesday’s Sugar Bowl between Oregon and Ohio State.

REPORT: Someone Leaked Former NBA Champion Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis’ Prison Meal Menu, And It Looks Like He Threw His Diet Plans Out The Window

Glen 'Big Baby' Davis' prison menu revealedGlen Davis (Image Credit: Getty Images)
In October, authorities convicted former NBA player Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis of defrauding the NBA’s health care benefits plan and began his 40-month sentence at FPC Duluth in Minnesota. They sentenced him alongside 21 others, including former players like Terrence Williams, even though Davis has consistently claimed he’s innocent. Before heading to prison, he talked about using his time behind bars to focus on fitness and work on transforming his body. But, the reality of prison food has made that goal a little harder to reach.

TMZ Sports got a hold of the menu for Davis’ first few weeks in prison, and it’s safe to say it’s not exactly bodybuilder-friendly. His meals were packed with carbs—pizza, lasagna, tacos, and alfredo made up his first week’s dinners. The next week wasn’t much better, but it did include some slightly healthier options like turkey, steak, and roast beef. However, breakfast and lunch had a few better choices, like fruit, oatmeal, and protein sandwiches. Even though the meals might not be ideal for his fitness goals, Davis is probably just trying to make the best of things.
Glen Davis' prison food choices unveiledGlen Davis (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Davis, who played eight seasons for the Celtics, Clippers, and Magic, averaged 8.0 points and 4.4 rebounds in 514 regular-season games. He won one NBA championship, helping the Boston Celtics claim the title in 2008. While his fraud conviction has definitely thrown a wrench in his plans, Davis seems determined to make the most of his time in prison. Before his sentencing, he said, “When I lost basketball, I lost myself,” showing he’s ready to rebuild.

Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis Remains Focused On His Future Despite 3.5 Years Prison Sentence

Even with everything going on, Davis is staying positive. Before going to prison, he posted a tearful video to his 118K Instagram followers, giving them a peace sign and saying, “I love y’all… Be good!” This emotional farewell showed his resolve to face the future head-on. Judge Valerie E. Caproni gave him a temporary break to finish a documentary about his life, and the project could generate money to pay his $80,000 restitution.

Despite the difficult road ahead, many in the NBA, including the likes of former NBA All-Star Andre Iguodala, have supported Davis by writing a letter asking the judge for leniency during sentencing. Things might be difficult for Davis, but his commitment to turning his life around is clear. Whether or not he’ll be able to hit his fitness goals in prison is still up in the air, but his determination to rebuild is obvious.