EWU player suspended for hit on WSU player

[wsu1964yall]

http://www.bigskyconf.com/News/football/2009/10/14/EWUSUSPEND10-14-09.asp?path=general

Excuse me,

Does anyone know anything about this? I watched the game on TV and do not recall the incident.

 

[weberwildcat1]

Here's the video clip, the hit was on Tim Toone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvYTu4U_mJM

 

[wildkyle]

You know I didn't see the problem with the play. I agree with the EWU fans that booed the call.

 

[catfan1]

I was at the game and saw the hit right in front of where I was sitting and watched it on the altitude broadcast later. It was a definite helmet-to-helmet hit which is a clear rule violation and the flag was a proper call. It was NOT a late hit because the ball was still in play and the officials did not call a late hit. If the defender would have hit him anywhere but the head, it would not have been a penalty. Great call by the officials.

2009 NCAA football rule 9-1-3 states that: a). No player shall initiate contact and target an opponent with the crown (top) of his helmet. b) No player shall initiate contact and target a defenseless opponent above the shoulders.

 

[wildkyle]

Okay I misunderstood the call. If that was the call than it was a good call.

 

[Wildcat 100]

I was at the game and saw the hit right in front of where I was sitting and watched it on the altitude broadcast later. It was a definite helmet-to-helmet hit which is a clear rule violation and the flag was a proper call. It was NOT a late hit because the ball was still in play and the officials did not call a late hit. If the defender would have hit him anywhere but the head, it would not have been a penalty. Great call by the officials.

2009 NCAA football rule 9-1-3 states that: a). No player shall initiate contact and target an opponent with the crown (top) of his helmet. b) No player shall initiate contact and target a defenseless opponent above the shoulders.

GOOD CALL, I WAS AT THE SIDELINE ALSO. AND ON THE GAME FILM, IT STILL LOOKS UGLY.