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re: As a tiger fan, that targeting call was awful
Posted on 1/14/20 at 11:50 am to stonedbegonias
Posted on 1/14/20 at 11:50 am to stonedbegonias
#47 is a headhunter and was looking to knock out people the whole game. He lowers his head and launches almost every time he tackles. Look at the hit before halftime. He launched right into Burrows side leading with the top of his helmet. He was trying to break Burrows ribs, which he almost did. The dude is dirty and had to be thrown out. The hit was textbook targeting..
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Posted on 1/14/20 at 11:58 am to His Majesty
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Oh well, clemson wouldn’t be here without a shitty targeting call
Exactly. Actually, I thought i was over it then there was an OSU video showing that Wade didn't lead with the crown and his head is in the right position. It made me sad all over
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:04 pm to Scruffy
Scruffy may not like the rule, but it was 100% the correct call. I don’t see how that’s debatable.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:07 pm to Ross
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I actually turned the game off after that call
Good call because they weren't the same once he left.
At the same time we were starting to wear Clemson down at that point.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:15 pm to BigPerm30
quote:Agreed. An automatic ejection is supposed to serve as a deterrent to tackling like that.
The purpose of the rule is to teach kids not to tackle with their head down. It needs to be harsh.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:20 pm to LSUintheNW
100% targeting is the right move like the one on the Clemson LB.
I would be more in favor of them allowing blind slide blocks again as long as there is not helmet to helmet.
I would be more in favor of them allowing blind slide blocks again as long as there is not helmet to helmet.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:30 pm to Dawgwithnoname
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The automatic ejection needs to go. That is, was, and will always be an insanely stupid rule.
1. that leads to subjectivity
2. the NCAA wanted a drastic reduction in targets - 15 yard penalty did not do this So..... we have what we now have.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:30 pm to LSUintheNW
quote:We scored 35 points with him on the field(he literally missed the last pass to Moss only)
Good call because they weren't the same once he left.
We scored 7 points without him
It didn’t change the game
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:31 pm to Scruffy
It was the right call. It’s just a stupid rule
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:32 pm to Scruffy
quote:read the rule... that was textbook
That shouldn’t have been called.
bullshite
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:32 pm to Grit-Eating Shin
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The purpose of the rule is to teach kids not to tackle with their head down. It needs to be harsh.
Agreed. An automatic ejection is supposed to serve as a deterrent to tackling like that.
This. It's a future lawsuit deterrent, period.
Players are learning not to do it EVER because of the rule as it is - well, at least most.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:32 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
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Yep. Should be two to get tossed.
I don't understand this sentiment. What if those 2 hits result in 2 LSU players going to the locker room with injuries?
You want to trade 2 players for 1?
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:34 pm to Scruffy
the call isn't the problem, the rule is, it was one of the few things the refs got right calling it by the book
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:36 pm to UncleRuckus
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It’s just a stupid rule
Protecting tacklers from paralyzing themselves is stupid?
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:42 pm to Scruffy
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As a tiger fan, that targeting call was awful
I'm not a tiger fan, that targeting call was correct. You can't lead with the crown of the helmet, you can't spear people.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:43 pm to TiketheMiger
Normally I hate the rule
But this play specifically was why the rule isnt always bad. The Clemson player is very lucky he didnt break his neck. He turned his head into a flying missile
But this play specifically was why the rule isnt always bad. The Clemson player is very lucky he didnt break his neck. He turned his head into a flying missile
This post was edited on 1/14/20 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:45 pm to Scruffy
Good call. Bad rule.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:56 pm to Scruffy
Targeting is the absolute worst rule in all of sports.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 1:42 pm to Saint Alfonzo
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As a tiger fan, that targeting call was awful
I'm not a tiger fan, that targeting call was correct. You can't lead with the crown of the helmet, you can't spear people.
Aren't a lot of form tackles with your shoulder having your head down? I would imagine (as the tackler) that if you have your head up and someone makes a last second move you could have some serious health problems yourself. Often you see big hits where you lead with a shoulder and the head is down, and that seems fine, but if the offensive player moved over 6 inches then the helmet ends up there and it's a targeting.
It's a difficult rule. I'm not saying it's wrong, but it's just a hard one in a fast game. The Wade one from the Fiesta where he was below chest level then Lawrence dropped his head and this one should both be studied to see if there's a better solution. If not, I'm pretty fine with the rule for safety
Posted on 1/14/20 at 2:50 pm to Buckeye06
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Aren't a lot of form tackles with your shoulder having your head down? I would imagine (as the tackler) that if you have your head up and someone makes a last second move you could have some serious health problems yourself.
No..it’s specifically taught under “heads up” tackling techniques. Your spine can’t be compressed much without significant injury particularly a break that damages the spinal cord. Your vertebrae can however bend incredibly, and your head can get rocked backward pretty severely without significant issue. (See car accidents). It’s much safer to keep your face mask up so that your head can deflect sideways or backwards on impact. Watch what Ryan shazier did and it’s the textbook reason why you don’t lower your head regardless of your pad level
This post was edited on 1/14/20 at 2:51 pm
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