Ok. I don't think he hits him in the head. I think the blow lands near the shoulder just below the facemask. I will say you can't separate the "chest punch" as a legal move and the holding as a mistake. They are all one motion, one move. It was from behind on a sprinting player. It was obviously intentional. I've played enough football to know this was a cheap shot, even if technically legal. Anyone who's played football (and isn't biased for LSU) would have to agree.

I have a hard time believing this is a technique taught. I would like to see another video of Mathieu performing a "chest punch" on a player sprinting to cover a punt. Thanks.

ETA: I have no clue what my fellow Bama fans are saying about him clearly hitting him in the head. But I have no clue what you're saying about that little twitch his right arm does near the sideline. His arm swings a little, but doesn't even go above his waist. How can that possibly mean "chest"?

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Posted by TotalYatMove

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Posted on 12/9/11 at 1:32 am to genro

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I have no clue what my fellow Bama fans are saying about him clearly hitting him in the head. But I have no clue what you're saying about that little twitch his right arm does near the sideline. His arm swings a little, but doesn't even go above his waist. How can that possibly mean "chest"?

I can see the argument. I keep watching it over and over, and maybe it's because it's already in my head, but I can definitely imagine him saying something like "I was reaching around" (lol) while doing that little half motion.

In any case, the tweet to Dre was something like "Sorry about that Dre. That's a technique they teach us. You are just so damn tall". I have a feeling that a sophomore Mathieu respects the hell out of an all star on a rival who plays the same position and is older. I feel it was genuine.

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