New Year’s Day Bowl Games

[Solomon Grundy]

Skalski looks like Buffalo. Tough, gritty, and the neck roll

[RyanC883]

that was not crown of helmet.  looks like he was trying to tackle correctly and back spun into him

[RaoulDuke79]

That targeting call is a disgrace to football. 

[RyanC883]

stupid rule there.  that was not targeting. 

Just now, RaoulDuke79 said:

That targeting call is a disgrace to football. 

 

targeting should require intent.  not simply head contact.  the nfl does a better job with this.  

[QLBillsFan]

Just now, RyanC883 said:

that was not crown of helmet.  looks like he was trying to tackle correctly and back spun into him

Tough call I agree, looked like he put head down but was trying to not directly hit his body. Tough call. 

[Meatloaf63]

Just now, RaoulDuke79 said:

That targeting call is a disgrace to football. 

Complete crap, shoulder pad made the contact.

[RaoulDuke79]

Jokeshow

2 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

stupid rule there.  that was not targeting. 

 

targeting should require intent.  not simply head contact.  the nfl does a better job with this.  

It was a perfect hit with the shoulder pad. Just because it was hard and the QB was shaken up the somehow deemed it targeting. 

[LabattBlue]

That same head down tackle occurs over and over again dozens of times every game. He should not have been ejected. 
 

 

 

[BuffaloRebound]

He lowered his head and drove his helmet into Fields.  Dangerous play for both players.  Skalski lucky he didn’t get carried off in a stretcher.  

[RaoulDuke79]

Being a Hurricanes fan, I'm not to keen on either of these teams. After that BS, I'm rooting for Clemson. 

1 minute ago, BuffaloRebound said:

He lowered his head and drove his helmet into Fields.  Dangerous play for both players.  Skalski lucky he didn’t get carried off in a stretcher.  

You're nuts.  His helmet didn't even hit Fields.

[RyanC883]

10 minutes ago, BuffaloRebound said:

He lowered his head and drove his helmet into Fields.  Dangerous play for both players.  Skalski lucky he didn’t get carried off in a stretcher.  

 

the helmet did not hit until he made contact with the shoulder.  he had his head to the side and fields spun into him. 

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Edited January 2, 2021 by RyanC883

[RaoulDuke79]

Also, I thought when you were ejected for targeting,  you're not allowed on the sideline.

[BuffaloRebound]

5 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

 

the helmet did not hit until he made contact with the shoulder.  he had his head to the side and fields spun into him. 

Clem D is not looking great here. 

 

Maybe but he still lowered his helmet and it went straight into Fields’ side with force.  If Fields was fine, it probably doesn’t get called.  But that was a highly dangerous play and mostly for Skalski.  You could see his head get compressed into his neck.  That’s how you end up with a Kevin Everett situation.  

[whatdrought]

First time they gave us pads they taught us: 

Dip, hip, lift, drive.

 

dip: drop your head and lower your shoulders

hip: aim your shoulder for the hip of the runner

lift: wrap arms around waist and lift

drive: follow through and drive your guy into the dirt.

 

47 was lining up perfectly and The QB spun into him hitting his helmet.

 

 

Also, me likey the Trey Sermon. I liked him at OU cause I read somewhere that he was a great pass blocker. Now I really like him.

Edited January 2, 2021 by whatdrought

[jkeerie]

I love that OSU tight end!

[zow2]

Fields showing skills and courage tonight.  he’s obviously hurt and still balling.  He’s making some future money tonight. 

[Doc Brown]

 

Ohio State :

 

[LabattBlue]

I wonder if Fields is a drama major? Maybe he is a tough SOB, or maybe a bit of an actor. 
 

I don’t know how someone can grimace in pain as much as he is, and then come back out and throw strikes, and even take another big lick.  

[jkeerie]

11 minutes ago, BuffaloRebound said:

Maybe but he still lowered his helmet and it went straight into Fields’ side with force.  If Fields was fine, it probably doesn’t get called.  But that was a highly dangerous play and mostly for Skalski.  You could see his head get compressed into his neck.  That’s how you end up with a Kevin Everett situation.  

You are exactly right.  It didn't matter if Fields spun.  Skalski got low and led with his helmet.  The rule is in place to protect the defensive player as well.

Edited January 2, 2021 by jkeerie

[whatdrought]

Are we actually glad that the Jets pissed away Lawrence? I don't watch much college football, but he doesn't look like a world changing QB prospect...