Targeting
- Thread starter CC Mac
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We lose him for the second half of this game. Good timing.
No. Obvious call. And a stupid and unnecessary spear/targeting.
They should not be kicking these guys out unless it's a blatant hit with intent to injure.
It’s a dumb rule, for sure. 15 yard penalty. Make defender sit out a play. But unless it’s obviously malicious, no ejections. Or maybe a “yellow” card approach like soccer. 2 of them in a game is an ejection.
We've been on the wrong end of so many BS dirty hits without calls in recent Tom Allen years. Then our guys get tossed.
By the rule, it was spearing though. Or 'targeting'.
At least he got his money's worth out of it and nobody was hurt. Big hit. Almost a great play.
By the rule, it was spearing though. Or 'targeting'.
At least he got his money's worth out of it and nobody was hurt. Big hit. Almost a great play.
He will be able to play the whole game against the next opponent.
This particular “spearing rule” call was designed to protect the defender. Head first hits like this are how players break their necks/quadriplegic injuries.
40+ years ago, players were taught to “spear”. Thankfully, “sports medicine” intervened.
I agree with IUnorth-suspension seems excessive. “Further review” should be able to confirm/exclude spearing/targeting. But, like basketball, also define/declare a flagrant 1 vs 2 (or 2 yellow cards).
Flagrant 1, automatic 15 yard penalty and automatic first down, no ejection for 1st foul. Second unsportsmanlike penalty/Flagrant 2, suspension according to current rules.
40+ years ago, players were taught to “spear”. Thankfully, “sports medicine” intervened.
I agree with IUnorth-suspension seems excessive. “Further review” should be able to confirm/exclude spearing/targeting. But, like basketball, also define/declare a flagrant 1 vs 2 (or 2 yellow cards).
Flagrant 1, automatic 15 yard penalty and automatic first down, no ejection for 1st foul. Second unsportsmanlike penalty/Flagrant 2, suspension according to current rules.
40 years is a bunch short. Since day 1. The suspension penalty accountability is BS.
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