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Bill O'Brien on sideline incident with Larry Izzo: That's the 'nature of the game'

HOUSTON -- On the kickoff to start the second half of the Houston Texans' 20-13 victory over the Detroit Lions, head coach Bill O'Brien was seen screaming at special teams coordinator Larry Izzo.

According to the television broadcast, O'Brien was upset that the Texans only had 10 players on the field to start the half. He was restrained by outside linebacker Brian Peters, who was inactive for the game, and an assistant coach.

After the game, O'Brien initially denied that any argument occurred.

"I don't know what you guys are talking about," O'Brien said.