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Targeting = Ejection

Posted on 9/1/13 at 8:11 am
Posted by Stuttgart Tiger
Branson, MO
Member since Jan 2006
14658 posts
Posted on 9/1/13 at 8:11 am
Was called in the A&M game and their guy was ejected.

You think we will see many more of these calls this season?
Posted by Summer of George
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2010
5995 posts
Posted on 9/1/13 at 8:19 am to
Hopefully not. I like muschamps idea of reviewing the film after the game and then making the ruling on intent.
Posted by Mirthomatic
Member since Feb 2013
4113 posts
Posted on 9/1/13 at 8:20 am to
Yes, especially considering the fact that the hit was not targeting. The hit was shoulder-to-chest after the ball was popped up in the air. Terrible call, and a preview of the BS that will pervade the season.
Posted by TigerintheNO
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2004
41289 posts
Posted on 9/1/13 at 9:45 am to
There was a really BS call last night of targeting in the Cal game. LB led with his shoulder just below the QB's helmet. He was ejected.
Posted by theenemy
Member since Oct 2006
13078 posts
Posted on 9/1/13 at 10:51 am to
Yeah I think this rule just sets up for a ref to make a bad call early in a game and you lose an important player for the game due to it.

It should be no ejections and a post game ruling on whether or not it deserves a suspension for the next game.
Posted by Tiger Iron
Middle LA
Member since Apr 2012
2022 posts
Posted on 9/1/13 at 10:54 am to
I don't see this rule sticking. That ATM ejection was BS.


Refs gone Ref.
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
99837 posts
Posted on 9/1/13 at 11:05 am to
quote:

You think we will see many more of these calls this season?


There were at least two yesterday so probably.

And it's a real shame. Another rule added will be misused/abused all season because it depends upon the objectivity of the referee making the call. Chances are those things will never get overturned either because the guys in the booth are going to have the backs of the guys on the field.
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