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Was the right call, but I still have a major problem with ejections. Maybe for the second foul but not the first one unless it’s totally malicious
Been part of the game for 5+ yearsCoaches better start teaching this or ejection will continue.
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Same guy 2 years in a row. He didn’t learn.
Agreed but I consider him the exception.
They are trying to prevent injuries. I have no problem with the ejection after the first. I don’t think it should continue into the next game.
Referring to a different play and contextRB targeting there?
-Olin Kreutz
Referring to a different play and context
True different play.
On the.play on QB Kruetz said Brutal, whatever he means by that.
Regardless OSU is spanking Clemson. Thanks Dabo.
Yeah it was the clemson secondary that wasn't up to snuff this year. The d line is incredible with two true freshmen starting. The LB group was shallow, and the secondary needs some solid recruits.It was a good call, can’t tip ur head down and initiate contact with the helmet as a defensive player. I’m sure coaches are coaching players not to do it, but it’s a fast game and bound to continue to happen.
Still OSU whooped on poor ole clemson. I thought clemson was exposed against ND the first game (clemson D mostly), but I still thought they would win.
OSU was 6-7 games fresher than clemson and it sure showed.
Clemson D Coordinator makes 2.4 million a year.......yikes.Yeah it was the clemson secondary that wasn't up to snuff this year. The d line is incredible with two true freshmen starting. The LB group was shallow, and the secondary needs some solid recruits.
I thought about making a comment on him, but took it out. He's been one of the best d coordinators in college for years, but last night, and a lot of this year, he has looked below average at best.Clemson D Coordinator makes 2.4 million a year.......yikes.
I'd have.to see the replay again. Some said it happened because Fields was spinning out of the way at the last second.
It’s actually a pretty simple rule. The helmet is meant to protect the person wearing it. It is not meant to be a weapon. You lead with your head your done. They are trying to protect the players from injury especially QBs. The kid did the same thing last year and was ejected and now he did it again. It was definitely the right call and IMO their is no excuse. If he was taught to not lead with his head he hasn’t learned his lesson. My question is a 2-3 time offender of this rule subject to a harsher punishment? How many times does a player need to be ejected to learn. Is the NCAA going to wait until he seriously hurts a player and possibly ends their career. That was a violent hit on Fields punctuated with the crown of his helmet hitting Fields in the ribs. Totally illegal. Right call end of story.
The rule is also there to protect the player making the hit. With the way he hit Fields, he's lucky he's still walking.I just disagree. It’s irrelevant that hit was on the QB here. He was running in open field and thus no longer a protected QB. I think that it was gets lost here. If it was another position player taking that hit, it’s a no call (possibly).
Too many times decisions by the offense are the cause of these hits. Don’t want to get hit like that...Fields should slide. Don’t want your QB to get hit - then don’t let the DL get to him. Don’t want the WR to get hit coming across the middle - don’t have the QB Mia-read the throw into coverage where he’a
Going to get smoked.
again, yes there are some hits that should not be apart of the game. Defenseless players coming across the middle - don’t lead w your helmet to his helmet.
however, the hit that look place to Fields is what happens what you try to run over a middle linebacker. The game is so fast and there will be times bad hits take Place.
lastly, the punishment is too harsh. Wish there was a judgement call by the refs where they can label it flagrant 1 or 2.
I just disagree. It’s irrelevant that hit was on the QB here. He was running in open field and thus no longer a protected QB. I think that it was gets lost here. If it was another position player taking that hit, it’s a no call (possibly).
Too many times decisions by the offense are the cause of these hits. Don’t want to get hit like that...Fields should slide. Don’t want your QB to get hit - then don’t let the DL get to him. Don’t want the WR to get hit coming across the middle - don’t have the QB Mia-read the throw into coverage where he’a
Going to get smoked.
again, yes there are some hits that should not be apart of the game. Defenseless players coming across the middle - don’t lead w your helmet to his helmet.
however, the hit that look place to Fields is what happens what you try to run over a middle linebacker. The game is so fast and there will be times bad hits take Place.
lastly, the punishment is too harsh. Wish there was a judgement call by the refs where they can label it flagrant 1 or 2.
There had to be somewhat of an over correction due to all of the concussion issues and negative publicity
Can start a whole new thread on this issue. Pretty much anything in society we can discuss exaggerating solutions to issues.
How bout we start w cancelling a football season due to covid?
Targeting, yes. No ejection though.Cleveland receiver out with concussion after being speared with the helmet. Is their no targeting in the NFL? That was a clear targeting but nothing said.Receiver was knocked out. Terrible to see hope, he isn’t hurt to bad.
The rule is fine, the punishment is not. The punishment was an overreaction. The punishment should be 15 yards and a warning. On a second targeting that's when an ejection should happen.Was the right call, but I still have a major problem with ejections. Maybe for the second foul but not the first one unless it’s totally malicious
I was thinking the same thing when I saw that play.The rule is also there to protect the player making the hit. With the way he hit Fields, he's lucky he's still walking.
Targeting, yes. No ejection though.
Just watching the games yesterday...Players lead with their helmets all the time in the open field and it never gets called.
What is the defender supposed to when a runner is coming straight at them with a full head of steam?
These rules were intended to protect players that were unprotected (QB in the pocket, WR across the middle, etc) ...not Justin Fields running in the open field trying to get a first down knowing that he's about to get hit.
Fields Hit