So targeting is....

[jarnol32]

Targeting is now any hit on the qb unless said defender is wearing an Alabama jersey in which case there is no flag for targeting.

 

[bigdaddy]

I hate to keep bringing up the refs, in part because we have the benefit of "instant replay", but dang, they're horrible ! Just missing obvious, egregious penalties. I'm proud of the boys for staying focused and not letting it effect them. Kudos to Coach Pruitt for chewing them a new one.

That face mask missed call was as bad as it gets

 

[yotebuster]

....ruining football imho

 

[Thou]

Rules are rules but if they truly want to help defenseless players quiet letting the QB’s get drilled 2 or 3 steps after they let ball go!

 

[Hunerwadel]

Just setting here remembering when head hunting was encouraged.

 

[tbh]

They get triggered now when they see two helmets touch. It’s absurd.

Seeing two helmets touch reminds the SEC zebras of their 'special nighttime moments' together in the bushes at the city park and gets them all hot and bothered, probably.

 

[allenrikvik]

Targeting (called spearing when I was playing) is a real issue. This current application is just BS and will kill the game. These are call are so subjective and literally change the outcome of the games.

 

[Ashevolle]

He wrapped him up. He didn't lead with his helmet. Yes the helmets hit in the process of the tackle but that is why they wear helmets.

No point arguing.... it's a dumb rule.

 

[VolinMichigan]

It was targeting. Middleton knew it. Pruitt knew it. The rule puts the defense at a disadvantage, but that was the correct call according to the rule.

 

[VolinMichigan]

Just setting here remembering when head hunting was encouraged.

That doesn’t Have to be part of the game. There is a place for targeting, but the rule’s application is what’s wrong. Too many factors go into a play that it’s almost impossible to apply the rule fairly except in cases where it’s obvious.

 

[chattavol420]

Lowering your head to tackle the ball carrier OR hitting the ball carrier in the helmet, regardless of whether you drop your head.

The “rules analysts” are worthless. Middleton did not drop his head, but he did hit the QB in the helmet. Clearly, folks are confused.

The Middleton hit has about as clear cut case of targeting as I’ve seen this year. 3 flags came in. He knew it too the second he made contact. But there should’ve been targeting on the Byrd hit and they should’ve looked at the hit on jg. It wasn’t to the head but the defender absolutely lead with his head to a defenseless player.

 

[Smokey X]

Head to Head contact on a defenseless player will get called every time. That was the definition of targeting.

Didn't get called when they hit Tyler Byrd.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

LSU’s QB got annihilated by Auburn & there was no targeting called on the barn. What gives???

Trying to up the price for commercial time for the Iron Bowl.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

But it’s fine for a running back to lower his head and smash defenders. If the helmets are in the way eliminate them.

That's what Ditka said they need to do to reduce injury. (I think)

 

[Rockytoprowdy]

Didn't get called when they hit Tyler Byrd.

Or on the play that knocked Guarantano out when the defender lowered his head and stuck the crown of his helmet in Guarantanos chest after releasing the ball...

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

That face mask missed call was as bad as it gets

That and the late hit in the EZ along with the targeting call. Or should I say 'alleged'?

 

[37620VOL]

Didn't get called when they hit Tyler Byrd.

Missed call. That was clearly targeting.

 

[TnTech_Vol]

It was targeting

You are clueless. It was not targeting go back to watching gymnastics

 

[Headed For Home]

Guess we need to start recruiting 5’ 5” 340 pounders that are 5 ‘ wide

Got a lead on any of these type guys?

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Targeting is not taking a cheap shot at a defenseless WR three yards beyond the end zone; especially if they are wearing orange and white!

 

[TJVol95]

Maurer was popped on the helmet by the defender’s helmet last week, but it wasn’t targeting.

SEC refs are hot garbage! That a$$ tonight should be fired!

 

[EZE]

More frustrated with the no call on Byrd. It was late and contact to the head,

My biggest problem with the rule is this it isn’t applied consistently.

 

[EZE]

Maurer was popped on the helmet by the defender’s helmet last week, but it wasn’t targeting.

He!!, JG got his helmet knocked off from a shot to the head...and the only penalty... he had to sit out the next play.

 

[papatomany]

It was targeting. Middleton knew it. Pruitt knew it. The rule puts the defense at a disadvantage, but that was the correct call according to the rule.

Pruitt sure didn't act like he knew it. He kept yelling that it was bs until they flagged him.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

It was targeting. Middleton knew it. Pruitt knew it. The rule puts the defense at a disadvantage, but that was the correct call according to the rule.

There was absolutely no force involved with the incidental helmet contact. For that reason, it shouldn’t have been called....just like the Darrel Taylor roughing the passer penalty last week!