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Anger and targeting sanctions do not mix.

Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason and Florida coach Dan Mullen injured each other after Dare Odeyingbo of Vanderbilt was hit and injured during a punt return. clearance, late in the second quarter in Nashville.

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As the coaches controlled Odeyingbo in midfield, Mason headed for the defender who was leaving. Shortly after, Mason verbally hired Mullen, and Gators defense coordinator Todd Grantham of Florida sideline also rang Mason.

Dayo Odeyingbo of Vanderbilt, Dare's younger brother, and a group of Vanderbilt players rushed to the midfield when Mason asked them to come back on the sidelines.

Florida linebacker James Houston was sent off for targeting Dare Odeyingbo's big hit, while linebacker Vosean Joseph was sent off for his second non-sporting game drive. Both teams were sanctioned by criminal penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Dare Odeyingbo returned to the game before the end of the first half.