Over/Under on Nickoe getting called for targeting.

[Bucky Dog]

He is a know headhunter and you have to figure eyes will be on him this year. Also, IMO, I am all for player safety and such but this is a little ridiculous when you look at the penalty. I mean, immediate ejection and sitting out first half of next game if it happens in the second half?! I am really afraid the refs are going to try and set the standard early in the year and I just don't like seeing a game possibly decided like this by ejecting a teams best player such as Clowney would have been for his hit on Michigan RB in the bowl game last year.

I also would bet to say this rule will either be severely tweaked if not eliminated at years end.

 

[Brad Stevens.sixpack]

While I really hope this isn't called much, I have a feeling they will want to set a precedent early on. I also could see Nickoe delivering a perfectly legal hit (by 5 years ago standards) and getting suspended. I sure hope that doesn't happen, but since you mentioned it - it definitely seems possible.