Kenny Hill denies throat slash, says it was sign language for ‘rising kings’
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According to a report from FOX Sports, the supposed throat slash TCU Kenny Hill gave against Arkansas last Saturday wasn’t in fact a throat slash.
Clarification from @TCUCohen: #TCU Kenny Hill didn't make a throat slash but did the sign language for rising kings. pic.twitter.com/OnuAXfzre4
— Newy Scruggs (@newyscruggs) September 11, 2016
TCU staffers say the hand gesture was completely misinterpreted. Hill was giving the sign for ‘rising kings.’ Hill offered this gesture after scoring a TD late in the contest. He drew an unsportsmanlike penalty — which ultimately gave Arkansas good field position for the eventual game-tying score.
When looking at the footage, it appears as if Hill moved his hand down in a diagonal motion — which illustrates the sash a king may (or may not) wear.
This video demonstrates the proper signing for the phrase.
