Football is not for the meek....

[Big Slick]

I can't believe that hits like this may be and ejection for players this year in the NCAA. The ball carrier has his hair hanging out of his helmet so I would say it looks way more dramatic with the helmet flying through the air. You see alot of guys in the NFL with the same hair having issues with the helmet staying on.

What do you guys think with football just around the corner?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIu22jokKKk&feature=player_detailpage

 

[Goldtip]

I think eventually the girls in the skirts on the sidelines won't be the cheerleaders, they will be the players, if they make a hit like that an ejectable offense.

 

[noharleyyet]

...lawyers gonna do what lawyers do....add a dash of PC, legislative oversight/grandstanding...voila

 

[TLC]

where did you hear that this type hit was going to lead to an ejection? haven't seen that anywhere except on receivers if DB's lead with the helmet. that was an exceptional hit. do think they need to be ejected if they keep calling themselves gamecocks though.

 

[jryoung]

Can you provide a link that says a hit like that is grounds for ejection? A ball carrier is not a defenseless player like a WR coming over the middle.

 

[1_pointer]

No link, but it's been reported/discussed as a new rule in effect for this season on ESPN.

 

[YoungNVHunter]

Yeah, it's been the big topic on ESPN lately. I think it's garbage, but what are we gonna do. I love the game of football and will take it however they allow it.

 

[Big Slick]

Can you provide a link that says a hit like that is grounds for ejection? A ball carrier is not a defenseless player like a WR coming over the middle.

I found on bleacherreport.com. I am on my phone and can't copy a link right now. It is being called a targeting hit, if the guy has the ball yes he is a target.

 

[orion23]

wouldnt surprise me. i think helmet to helmet is an ejection isnt it?? and you cant lead with your helmet on a QB or its a penalty. already a lot of rules with tackling. im not sure how you are supposed to even tackle anymore. this is a picture perfect tackle with head right in the chest.

 

[Deleted member 18333]

Picture Perfect?

wouldnt surprise me. i think helmet to helmet is an ejection isnt it?? and you cant lead with your helmet on a QB or its a penalty. already a lot of rules with tackling. im not sure how you are supposed to even tackle anymore. this is a picture perfect tackle with head right in the chest.

This is not a picture perfect tackle. He is doing one part very wrong. He is leading with the top of his head. You should always be taught to lead with your face. That is why they invented the face mask. looking down and leading with the top of the head is how you end up paralyzed and how you get concussions. Your neck is meant to bent back not compress. Everything else about it is great.

It not surprising though, most tackles anymore are made with the player looking down instead of at his target. Coaches are even guilty of teaching it the wrong way. Always aim for a target behind the person you want tackle, eyes forward, hit with your face first, wrap your arms, then listen to him wimper.

 

[noharleyyet]

Jadeveon Clowney is 6'6" 240 & runs a 4.6...he prolly hears a lot of whimpers...before the snap.

 

[Big Slick]

Jadeveon Clowney is 6'6" 240 & runs a 4.6...he prolly hears a lot of whimpers...before the snap.

That is a fact!!!!!:hump:

 

[Deleted member 18333]

Jadeveon Clowney is 6'6" 240 & runs a 4.6...he prolly hears a lot of whimpers...before the snap.

Agreed. And if he wants to keep it that way he needs to stop using his head as a bettering ram.

 

[noharleyyet]

Agreed. And if he wants to keep it that way he needs to stop using his head as a bettering ram.

I don't disagree mulecreek...the average pro footballer's career is 3 1/2 years and he will be going against a whole nuther class of opponent soon enough.

 

[Deleted member 18333]

I don't disagree mulecreek...the average pro footballer's career is 3 1/2 years and he will be going against a whole nuther class of opponent soon enough.

You ain't kidding. It takes something extra-ordinary to make it in the pro's. There is not one player in the NFL that is scared of this guy. Everyone in the pro's is big, fast and strong. It sure looks like he has the makings of a fine player I just hope he doesn't waste the gifts he was given. Just look up when you tackle. Easy enough.

 

[huntbux]

I dont have a problem with his hit or anything like it. I think we need to stop crying about all the problems and enjoy the show that is put on by amazing athletes. They can do things we only wish we could do. They should govern themselves, players association etc. Not the government or random lawyers etc. But it is the way the world is now.

 

[SDbuckmaster]

Agree or disagree soon they just as well put flags on and play flag football.

 

[JLS]

This is not a picture perfect tackle. He is doing one part very wrong. He is leading with the top of his head. You should always be taught to lead with your face. That is why they invented the face mask. looking down and leading with the top of the head is how you end up paralyzed and how you get concussions. Your neck is meant to bent back not compress. Everything else about it is great.

It not surprising though, most tackles anymore are made with the player looking down instead of at his target. Coaches are even guilty of teaching it the wrong way. Always aim for a target behind the person you want tackle, eyes forward, hit with your face first, wrap your arms, then listen to him wimper.

You are spot on with him leading with the crown of his helmet instead of his facemask.

Too many careers are shortened because of this. It's a good way to end up in a wheelchair for sure.

 

[MattK]

I've listened to ESPN and Fox sports about this and it seems there is quite a divide on whether the rule is a good one or not. The fact is, college players 18-22 should be protected from themselves. At that age, you are invincible...until you hit your 30's and have no knees, multiple problems from concussions and back injuries. All this for the price of a college education (if you finish) and the University and NCAA making a butt load of cash (which you won't see a dime) and entertainment for a bunch of monday morning quarterbacks of which I am one. If you are lucky enough to go on to the NFL, at least you make money and there is insurance and a players association that can protect you as well as much better doctors and trainers. There are also rules existing in the NFL that protect the players (more so than existed in college). If it weren't for the lawyers threat of litigation based on concussions, none of these rules would even exist. This isn't the same football that existed in the beginning of the NFL...the players are much bigger, stronger, and faster and the collissions are much more extreme and violent. There was no choice but to change the rules at the pro level and even more so at the college level.

 

[JLS]

Expecting an 18-22 year old college player to make decisions on the field to protect himself from disability 20 years down the road is ludicrous. Many males in this age class can't even make decisions to keep themselves out of trouble in the short term. How can we expect them to lobby for rule changes to protect themselves from future health issues?