Texas' Desmond Jackson apologizes for coin flip mistake

Texas defensive tackle Desmond 'Tank' Jackson took to his Twitter account Tuesday to apologize for his now-infamous coin flip mistake.

Desmond Jackson on the coin toss choice: 'That's my fault.' (USATSI)

Whether you're a Texas fan or not, by now there's a good chance you know the story of how Texas' coin flip against UCLA went last Saturday: That the Bruins won the flip, deferred to the second half, and then Texas made the choice to kick off and play defense ... thereby gifting the Bruins the chance begin both halves on offense, a major mistake in a game that wound up decided by 3 points.

One of the two Texas captains at midfield for the decision, defensive tackle Desmond "Tank" Jackson, took to Twitter multiple times Tuesday to apologize for the error:

To everyone including longhorn nation.. That's my fault on the coin toss.. You live and you learn. It won't happen again.

— SugaRay Jackson (@tank_texasboy99) September 16, 2014

People never can talk about their own mistakes but wanna talk about everyone else.. I'm human an sometimes you freeze up an make mistakes..

— SugaRay Jackson (@tank_texasboy99) September 16, 2014

So I learn from it. And I'm moving forward and continue to be one of the best d-lineman and best teammate I can be in the country.God bless

— SugaRay Jackson (@tank_texasboy99) September 16, 2014

Adding literal injury rather than insult to injury, Jackson left the game with what Charlie Strong said afterward was an ankle injury.

And just in case you've missed it, here's a fascinating Vine of the game referee -- with the stadium mics turned off, per the Dallas Morning News -- making clear to Jackson that going on defense will give the Bruins the ball in both halves: