re: How was the Alabama player not ejected?

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Funky Tide 8

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No, it's simply the rule. He could have hit him hard without targeting him. No issue with hitting hard.

So once again, AS AN ALABAMA FAN PONTED OUT HERE BEFORE SEASON: THE ACTUAL LANGUAGE ON THE RULE

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Targeting and Initiating Contact With the Crown of the Helmet
ARTICLE 3. No player shall target and initiate contact against an opponent
with the crown (top) of his helmet. When in question, it is a foul. (Rule 9-6)
(A.R. 9-1-3-I)

PENALTY—15 yards. For dead-ball fouls, 15 yards from the succeeding
spot. Automatic first down for fouls by Team B if not in conflict with other
rules.
For fouls in the first half: Disqualification for the remainder of the
game. For fouls in the second half: Disqualification for the remainder of
the game and the first half of the next game. If the foul occurs in the second
half of the last game of the season, players with remaining eligibility shall
serve the suspension during the first game of the following season. The
disqualification is subject to review by Instant Replay (Rule 12-3-5-f). [S38,
S24 and S47]
For games in which Instant Replay is not used: If a player is disqualified
in the second half, the conference may consult the national coordinator of
football officials who would then facilitate a video review. Based on the
review, if the national coordinator concludes that the player should not
have been disqualified, the conference may vacate the suspension. If the
national coordinator supports the disqualification, the suspension for the
next game will remain.

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He lowered his HEAD and LED with the CROWN of his helmet.

Nothing else matters. FLAG just for that, Ejection JUST for that. Nothing in that says anything about a LIVE ball. Not one damn thing!