re: .GIF of Dial hitting Murray.

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Lots of fail on both sides in this thread. It wasn't a penalty because (a) Dial did not lead with the crown (top) of his helmet, and (b) Murray was not a defenseless player. The rules treat a passer who has just released the ball (McCarron) as a defenseless player, but not a defender looking to make a tackle (Murray)...regardless of how half-assed Murray was pursuing the play.

Lots of people here should actually spend a few minutes reading the rule book. I'm not going to copy and paste...you can read for yourselves.

You're welcome.

You might want to look around Rule 9.

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