Game Under Attack - Helmet Contact

[td577]

Back in my day it was called "spearing". Did that rule disappear for a while?

[IndyBison]

Back in my day it was called "spearing". Did that rule disappear for a while?

HS still uses the term "spearing". By definition in HS any contact initiated with the top of your helmet is spearing. Defenseless is not a factor, offense/defense is not a factor.

This type of contact has been illegal in NCAA for at least the last 6 years but not sure if it was called "targeting" prior to that. What has changed over the years has been the philosophy about this rule. A few years ago they thought it was called too loosely and made it a point of emphasis. This didn't work so they updated the penalty to an automatic ejection. It has definitely gotten everyone's attention.

[JSUBison]

I'm watching the Alabama/A&M game, because Bama is the NDSU of FBS. Bama just got called for targeting on a very questionable flag. DB went up for the ball, and he and the WR collided. At least the booth reviewed it and didn't kick him out, but they still got the 15 yarder. I'm sure this will be on youtube soon enough.

[oldmantutters]

I'm watching the Alabama/A&M game, because Bama is the NDSU of FBS. Bama just got called for targeting on a very questionable flag. DB went up for the ball, and he and the WR collided. At least the booth reviewed it and didn't kick him out, but they still got the 15 yarder. I'm sure this will be on youtube soon enough.

Also saw this, cheering for aTm because I've met way too many overly obnoxious Bama fans in my life, bad call on the field, booth made up for it.

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

I'm watching the Alabama/A&M game, because Bama is the NDSU of FBS. Bama just got called for targeting on a very questionable flag. DB went up for the ball, and he and the WR collided. At least the booth reviewed it and didn't kick him out, but they still got the 15 yarder. I'm sure this will be on youtube soon enough.

Saw this as well. Bunch of crap call and rule. There should have been no yardage allowed. Makes no sense, a no call is a no call. This rule needs to be fixed ASAP. Replay review should be required.

[westnodak93bison]

The guy was trying to intercept the ball and they still gave him a 15yd penalty? They just couldn't admit they botched the call. Why don't they mandate a foam cover on the helmet like the dude from the Buffalo Bills used to wear?

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