Texas Coach Touches Live Ball

What was this Texas assistant coach thinking during this play? I guess he just caught up in the game, but he could have cost Texas a bowl victory with this change in possession and momentum. During the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl a few days ago, Texas assistant coach Chris Jessie stepped onto the field and touched the ball causing a penalty which changed a fumble recovery by Texas into a first and goal for Arizona State. Texas was up 21-0 at the time and could have taken the rest of the life away from Arizona State with the ball at midfield, but the penalty gave Arizona State a first and goal and led to a touchdown. Luckily for Chris, Texas held onto the lead to win, but this was one of the craziest plays of the year.