Silver Bullets Podcast — Fiesta Bowl Rewind, Declarations, and Changes
Ugh. Yes, we know. We saw it. We didn’t like it either. But it wasn’t all bad and we still have to talk about it.…
What Is Targeting? College Football’s Most Misunderstood Penalty
The targeting penalty was designed to protect players from concussions and other serious head injuries by outlawing dangerous hits. But what is targeting?
Big Ten Admits Error in Denzel Ward Ejection
Sometimes even replay officials get a call wrong. Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward was flagged for targeting on Maryland receiver Taivon Jacobs in the first half of Saturday’s game between the Buckeyes and the Terrapins. The photo above is one snapshot of the play in question. The penalty was upheld after review and Ward was ejected from the game.
The Definitive Guide to What Is and What Isn’t Targeting in College Football
The targeting rule in football — both professional and college — was implemented with the best of intentions. The rule was created to protect players and to decrease the number of serious hits to the head and neck area of every player on the field. The penalty is immediate disqualification seems steep to some, but the only way…
