Steratore weighed in this morning that it is targeting. I haven't seen any argue against

Jan 2, 2025
11:09:20am

txblue All-American

My phone has been burning up all morning.

Yes, this should have been a flag for targeting in #TEXvsASU. It meets all of the criteria of targeting (Rule 9-1-4). pic.twitter.com/tv5HPIQgd0
— Gene Steratore (@GeneSteratore) January 2, 2025

https://twitter.com/GeneSteratore/status/1874847809025040453

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Every rules analyst, expert or official that I've seen has said its targeting

Goliath

Jan 2, 11:01am

Does the pass being tipped matter? I'm guessing not but just throwing out ideas.

COACHdrn

Jan 2, 11:04am

I believe only as it relates to possible pass interference, not targeting.

neboutefan

Jan 2, 11:05am

That’s what I understand too.

rainorsnow

Jan 2, 11:07am

Not in terms of the penalty call, but it did impact the hit and the play

Skeptical Optimist

Jan 2, 11:20am

Steratore weighed in this morning that it is targeting. I haven't seen any argue against

txblue

Jan 2, 11:09am

Are they going to cancel out the TD when Scattebo was PULLED in?

IGlowInTheDark

Jan 2, 11:11am

I believe that was on first down. And a rule that is rarely enforced

ATX

Jan 2, 11:14am

So you’re saying…

IGlowInTheDark

Jan 2, 11:17am

They got rid of the rule that OL can’t assist a runner.

Short_Changed

Jan 2, 11:29am

No, they modified it. You can push but that's it. no teammate may grasp, pull, or lift the ball carrier to assist

Radioactive Coug

Jan 2, 11:32am

I’ve been a ref. Push good, pull bad.

IGlowInTheDark

Jan 2, 11:55am

The most compelling argument that it was targeting is the stipulation in the rulebook that if there is

Skeptical Optimist

Jan 2, 11:17am

What about the rules guy on the broadcast?

rcbyufan

Jan 2, 11:46am

He didn't even hesitate to call it targeting

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