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re: Nick Ruffin Hit
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:28 am to RandySavage
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:28 am to RandySavage
Sorry to say, but that was a textbook targeting penalty to me. He hit the receiver high, and although it was with his shoulder, it doesn't matter. The hit appeared quite late as well. Ruffin didn't start leaning into the hit until after it was apparent the receiver wouldn't catch the ball. The reaction by Holsey right away tells all. He knew he was gone.
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Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:34 am to AUNashville
Targeting happens when a defender lays out on a hit before its apparent the hit needs to happen. For instance, a DB might assume a receiver is going to catch a pass, and begin a violent tackle before the ball even gets to the receiver, however, sometimes this is necessary if there is separation.
Targeting should be called on the scenario above only if the defender lands the hit high. It seems though there is a bit of variance, and targeting can be called on any hit that is landed high.
Targeting should be called on the scenario above only if the defender lands the hit high. It seems though there is a bit of variance, and targeting can be called on any hit that is landed high.
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