I hate that targeting call

[11thEagleFan]

If he lowers his head, it’s targeting. If he keeps his head up, it’s helmet to helmet and still targeting. What’s the defender supposed to do?

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

I’m fine with the penalty. I think the ejection is stupid.

 

[philduckworth]

It's the right call. Needs to be 15 yards and a warning. 2nd targeting gets the ejection.

 

[11thEagleFan]

I agree with this.

 

[Supdawg2]

It's the right call. Needs to be 15 yards and a warning. 2nd targeting gets the ejection.

This. It needs to be like an flagrant in basketball. If the crew decides there is malicious intent then they can eject but if not then it should just be a penalty and a warning. That was just a football play and it cost the kid and his team in the national championship.

 

[aerodawg.sixpack]

It was pretty textbook targeting. The dude launched off his feet and lowered his head. He could start by not launching off his feet and keeping his head up to lead with his shoulder or even chest the way the receiver was already being held up.

However I do agree it should be like unsportsmanlike penalties and require two to eject you.

 

[hatfieldms]

I agree. There needs to be two levels of targeting

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

I’m fine with the penalty. I think the ejection is stupid.

agreed.


They just handed LSU the game.

 

[The Peeper]

Put his head on either side of the body instead of to the body AND not lower it and he's fine