Lleauaric
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Its actually could have legitimately been called targeting.
Targeting and Crown-of-Helmet Guidelines
No player shall target and initiate contact to the head or neck area of a defenseless opponent with the helmet, forearm, fist, elbow or shoulder. When in question, it is a foul. (Rule 2-27-14)
It almost had the element of a chop block where Lockett was engaged until the last second and Heath saw an opportunity. Was it part of the football play? Were they anywhere near the ball? Was it necessary or simply a chance for one player to unload on another? If people want to be serious about protecting players and keeping the game safe, then shit like that needs to be penalized, fined and taught to kids that it isnotpart of the game.
I've played a lot of football, I've coached a lot of football and I understand how brutal the game is. My college team was playing William and Mary and after my QBs 3rd pick, I was trying to chase down the DB and Darren Sharper hit me so hard I levitated and don't remember the next 2 days of my life to this day (I understand the irony from his later years). I know this game can leave a permanent mark, but it needs to be made safer or its going to disappear. Kids don't need to have concussions. Adults don't either. You get one brain. That kind of play from Heath needs to be eliminated and made to be understood its not acceptable or part of the game. It was a cheap shot taken not because it effected the play, but because one person saw the chance to hurt another.
Targeting and Crown-of-Helmet Guidelines
No player shall target and initiate contact to the head or neck area of a defenseless opponent with the helmet, forearm, fist, elbow or shoulder. When in question, it is a foul. (Rule 2-27-14)
It almost had the element of a chop block where Lockett was engaged until the last second and Heath saw an opportunity. Was it part of the football play? Were they anywhere near the ball? Was it necessary or simply a chance for one player to unload on another? If people want to be serious about protecting players and keeping the game safe, then shit like that needs to be penalized, fined and taught to kids that it isnotpart of the game.
I've played a lot of football, I've coached a lot of football and I understand how brutal the game is. My college team was playing William and Mary and after my QBs 3rd pick, I was trying to chase down the DB and Darren Sharper hit me so hard I levitated and don't remember the next 2 days of my life to this day (I understand the irony from his later years). I know this game can leave a permanent mark, but it needs to be made safer or its going to disappear. Kids don't need to have concussions. Adults don't either. You get one brain. That kind of play from Heath needs to be eliminated and made to be understood its not acceptable or part of the game. It was a cheap shot taken not because it effected the play, but because one person saw the chance to hurt another.
