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re: No suspension for Dial
Posted on 12/14/12 at 9:14 am to TreyAnastasio
Posted on 12/14/12 at 9:14 am to TreyAnastasio
The issue never was could Murray be blocked/hit on that play; it was whether the hit was helmet to helmet. My assessment: Dial led with his shoulder but their helmets definitely collided. It would have never happened if Murray had stayed in the pocket. When a QB wanders out of the pocket following an INT then he is fair game.
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Posted on 12/14/12 at 9:16 am to davesdawgs
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My assessment: Dial led with his shoulder but their helmets definitely collided.
Which happens on 90% of all tackles...
Helmets making contact is not illegal. Its how the hit was initiated that the rules were designed for.
Posted on 12/14/12 at 9:16 am to davesdawgs
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The issue never was could Murray be blocked/hit on that play; it was whether the hit was helmet to helmet. My assessment: Dial led with his shoulder but their helmets definitely collided. It would have never happened if Murray had stayed in the pocket. When a QB wanders out of the pocket following an INT then he is fair game.
That can be debated, but it happens so fast, it's a hard call for the offical. The 100# difference in their weight made the block look violent.
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