Just for arguments sake, a targeting call would be a harsher punishment for the guilty player and his team. It would give him and his coaches time to reflect on what he did wrong. He might not lead with his helmet and launch at this next QB they play or a QB they play in the future. It is not just about how a penalty effects the present game. It is about effecting the guilty players type of play in the future, and possibly saving the health of a future opponent. I believe that is the intent of the rule.

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Posted by Crimson_Chaos

Alabama

Member since Oct 2023

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Posted on 11/7/23 at 12:58 pm to YankeeHandle

I understand what you're getting at, but I can imagine that in that environment / at that level of competition those are bang-bang plays. Turner was 1 yard from Daniels when he threw the ball. Whether you think it was targeting / not targeting, I think its a bit silly to assume that there was malicious intent. Sure he can learn from it, and I'm sure he will regardless of the call... but split second decisions in a huge game are exactly that, split second.

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Posted by TigerNAtux

Louisiana

Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 11/7/23 at 1:00 pm to YankeeHandle

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Just for arguments sake, a targeting call would be a harsher punishment for the guilty player and his team. It would give him and his coaches time to reflect on what he did wrong. He might not lead with his helmet and launch at this next QB they play or a QB they play in the future. It is not just about how a penalty effects the present game. It is about effecting the guilty players type of play in the future, and possibly saving the health of a future opponent. I believe that is the intent of the rule.

Get outta’ here with that common sense shite.

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Posted by imjustafatkid