Post by michael on Nov 11, 2015 10:18:46 GMT -6
Errybody's all like, OHHH it was a vicious hit and it tore his ACL so it must be targeting.
Sure, it was close, but nope.
I don't think anyone's saying that the end result of the play (injury) is what makes it targetting.* That just compounds the error of the reversal. It IS targeting because it fits the definition of targetting by the letter of the rule - in fact, it satisfies both subsections of the rule (a) dealing with using the crown of the helmet and (b) "defenseless player." Either one is sufficient for the penalty and ejection and both were satisfied here. Go read the rules and look at the video. It's obvious. It's not close. And you're wrong.
In other words, you're ignorant, Michael - you've proven it.
*Yes, I'm using two "ts" for my spelling of targeting becuase the offense was so egregeious it meets both definitional elements under the rule. If you don't like it then take it up with RSJ.
It's a good thing you have to interpret requirements/rules/laws for a living. If so you'd be in big trouble.
Here:
www.afca.com/article/article.php?id=2342
There are two ways to get called for targeting:
1. Initiating contact with the crown of your helmet
"No player shall target and initiate contact against an opponent with the crown (top) of his helmet. When in question, it is a foul."
He initiated contact with his shoulder, so this one is out.
2. Targeting and Initiating Contact to Head or Neck Area of a Defenseless Player
"No player shall target and initiate contact to the head or neck area of a defenseless opponent with the helmet, forearm, fist, elbow or shoulder. When in question, it is a foul."
Dinson fits the definition of a defenseless player (even if Steve disagrees), as violent crack back blocks certainly were the sorts of plays the NCAA is trying to tame. However, the contact has to be in the neck area or above. The replay shows the initial contact was in Dinson's chest. As the rule states, it's all about where the contact is "initiated."
So no, not targeting.
