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Where he hit him did not matter, the guy led with his helmet and dropped the crown. it’s the definition of the rule...are there instances where its because of a move the offensive player makes? Sure...but the point of it all is to get that dropped head out of the game...it’s dangerous for both the guy being hit, and the one laying the hit.
Agreed. Clemson looks awful. Their play calling has been bad replacing the play caller out with CV and the D is terrible. Doesn’t help with Turner already out and the fact that they can’t get set before the snap. Without some big coaching adjustments they are done. Skalski being out won’t make that easier. He’s been yelling at players to move around all game.
I don't know the rules but assuming the refs do and that meets the definition of targeting to protect these dudes from themselves.
I guess I don't understand it either. I just have a picture of what I think targeting is.
Yep. And I totally understand why people are complaining but they shouldn’t complain about the call, complain about the rule.
Completely missed what I said. A RB or WR tries to deliver a hit or braces for a hit. Fields turned his back. Skalski’s helmet doesn’t hit someone who doesn’t turn his back. Never mind no ones changing anyone’s mind.
Exactly. Sure it’s bad form but helmets get lowered by defensive players every single play. If it wasn’t Fields and a hard hit the refs don’t even look at it. If Fields doesn’t turn his back awkwardly (horrible way to get tackled) it’s not even discussed. Heck Fields doesn’t take the shot if he doesn’t do that.
Yeah. They are trying to get the dropping the head tackling out of the game since it's dangerous. It does look crazy to get tossed for that like everyone is saying when we are used to seeing these dudes destroy each other.
God it’s so funny Kirby let him get away for some XFL quarterback. How does he still have a job?
The rules (most) don’t favor defense, I agree. No different than a QB ducking in the pocket and gets drilled in the head. Totally sucks for a defender not going high like he shouldn’t, but still making helmet to helmet contact and the call goes against him.
Same. And have no sense of overconfidence. I have little doubt in Clemson's ability to come back.
Sounds like Mullen after he lost to Bama
They were propping up Notre Dame's resume with a win over North Carolina, which barely beat Boston College.
Like when Wade was called for targeting last year when Ohio State was up 16-0 and Clemson was going to be 4th and long and have to punt that turned into a TD for Clemson and a win.
