re: NCAA rules Committee expected to change OT and Targeting penalties

I see.

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No player shall target and make forcible contact against an opponent with the crown (top) of his helmet. This foul requires that there be at least one indicator of targeting (See Note 1 below). When in question, it is a foul.

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No player shall target and make forcible contact to the head or neck area of a defenseless opponent (See Note 2 below) with the helmet, forearm, hand, fist, elbow or shoulder. This foul requires that there be at least one indicator of targeting (See Note 1 below). When in question, it is a foul (Rules 2-27-14 and 9-6). (A.R. 9-1-4-I-VI)

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So does that mean a defender HAS to hit with his crown for targeting to be confirmed? Because this would eliminate a ton of these horrible calls. Similar to raising the DUI .08 level but making the punishments much more severe.

I wouldn't mind that. But for some reason I don't think that's how it will be applied.

ETA: I think I misinterpreted what they meant.