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New Orleans Saints receiver Brandin Cooks is frustrated by the NFLs sudden crackdown on the bow-and-arrow touchdown celebration that he began as a sign of his faith in God.Cooks himself has never been fined or penalized for the gesture, which has become so associated with him that the NFL Players Association and a partner company created an emoji of Cooks shooting an arrow. Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman was hit with both a penalty and a fine two weeks ago, with the NFLs head of officiating Dean Blandino explaining that it mimics a violent act.Cooks said he plans to keep doing the celebration in some form, although he doesnt want to hurt his team by drawing a flag.Well, there are different forms of doing it. You just cant shoot [the arrow], Cooks told NOLA.com. Im still going to pull it out. Whatever happens after that happens. I dont want to do anything to jeopardize my team, but Ill figure something out.Cooks has adopted the nickname, The Archer, which he uses on social media.The third-year receiver explained to NOLA.com last year that the bow-and-arrow gesture was inspired by a Bible passage in which a boy named Ishmael used his archery skill to survive in the desert.Cooks further explained to the New Orleans Advocate on Tuesday that he found another Bible verse that spoke to him: Psalms 144:6, a form of which he then recited.Send forth lightning and scatter your enemy, and shoot your arrows and rout them, Cooks said. I just remember it sticking with me for such a long time, I remember thinking, maybe I can do something with this.Cooks expressed his frustration to both media outlets on Tuesday while doing promotional interviews for Mercedes-Benz.Ive been doing it for three years now, and there was never a complaint about it, Cooks told the Advocate. Now, all of a sudden, there is. 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Eberts goal came off a fantastic run and assist by redshirt-junior Danae OHalloran, who powered up the field from Bulldog territory to rip a cross straight to the Somers, NY native.Amid the clangs of MSU cowbells and intermitted rainstorms, the Bulldogs took the early lead in the fourth minute off a set piece. Taking a free kick just outside the 18-yard box, MSUs shot ricocheted down off the bottom of the VU crossbar and into the back of the net.The Commodores movement throughout the first half kept the Bulldogs on their heels. Danae OHalloran and Sydney ODonnell continuously served the ball into the box, but the Commodores unable to finishLate in the second half the Commodores began playing with confidence.Forced to play physically the entire matchup, freshman midfielder Nia Dorsey gained possession in Bulldog territory after a fantastic cut. The Elkridge, MD native dribbled some 55-yards into the MSU box and connected a beautiful cross to Lydia Simmons. Simmons put a fantastic finish on the ball to tie the matchup in the 42nd minute.With the competition tied, Vandy headed into the locker room with momentum on its side, and used the power defensively as MSU won balls at midfield and kept possession throughout the first five minutes of the final half.Following the on slot of Bulldog shots, a yellow card awarded to the Bullldogs, which changed the tide of possession for the next 15 minutes.ddddddddddddSimmons served a strong free kick into the box, which was batted down the MSU keeper. Second later, the Dores were back at it again offensively as OHalloran served an identical ball with the same result.The Commodores had an additional chance to take the lead as Simmons crossed the ball, to Grace Jackson. The freshman from Atlanta was unable to finish, as her diving header was saved by MSU keeper, Tanya de Souza.As the clock expired, the Bulldogs had two close opportunities to take the lead and the game, but were unable to finish in front of goal.Heading into sudden death overtime both squads were evenly matched on paper, tied with 14 shots, seven saves and three corners. Like the two halves prior, both the Commodores and Bulldogs had a slew of offensive opportunities, but were unable to finish throughout the first overtime periodLike MSU in the first period, Vanderbilt was on the offensive attack to begin the final ten minutes of OT right out of the gate. In the 100th minute, Eberts sent a shot wide, with Scarpa generating a shot on goal minutes later.After sprinting into the box, Eberts was ready and positioned in front of the Bulldog goal as OHalloran served the ball into the box to seal the victory.Vanderbilt returns home next week, hosting the Texas A&M Aggies Thursday at 7:00 pm for social media night. LSU heads to town for a 1:00 pm Sunday matinee. The Commodores will be celebrating International Day, and were bringing back Vanderbrunch! ' ' '