OSU/Clemson
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Cool. Good for Richard Sherman.
If a player leads with their helmet, they could get called for targeting.
ISU had a player get tossed for much less last year in the Alamo. What primidonna did you go to then?
Sorry but I disagree with this and believe it's ruining the game. When Lawrence brings the ball down and lowers his head into the tackle he becomes a runner.
I understand a hit to the head of a defenseless receiver or launching at the head of a QB but not this.
Explain how this gets called but the hit to Smith-Marsette on the final drive of the Nebraska game doesn't?
Way too much inconsistency with the current rule interpretation.
I think I actually saw that play but don't remember the name of the player. That should have been targeting.
So yeah, if you lead with your helmet, you could get called for targeting.
That was both a launch and a hit to a defenseless receiver.
If this is allowed to exist every QB should try to connect helmets when they're going to get sacked because you always lead with your head during a tackle.
No you don't. Maybe in like 1965.
Form tackling involves using the shoulder, pad to pad.
What'd you think of Borland purposely rolling into TL there on that 3rd down? Perfectly fine B1G physical football I presume?
I'd like to see a photo of a player leading with his shoulders in front of his head.
Alright Hawk. Maybe go cry to a fanbase that doesn’t think refs are ******* horrible.
It's been deemed unsafe to lead with the helmet into the tackle for about forever now. It's a very good way to hurt your neck.
21-0 Clemson since your commentary started.
I guess maybe OSU hasn't seen these type of skill players all season?
They must have. Weren't they trailing Wisconsin and one of the best RBs in college football by more than this?
Your description of "Launching" is pretty much what he did on that play. Other than leaving his feet. You don't have to leave your feet either. That was a pretty easy call. Spearing up high is targeting.
Pretty dumb on Sherman's part. Rugby players are taught to tackle with their shoulders (with their head behind the player if they are coming at an angle). You can't spear with your helmet. It's not rocket science.