Had this same discussion with some friends in real time regarding the targeting. I think it is representative of exactly why they're wearing helmets in the first place. It wasn't dirty. It wasn't malicious. Football is a contact sport, and that play was A LOT of contact. The rule was put in place to take head shots out of the game, and it's been largely successful in doing that. But, football is a contact sport and these guys are wearing helmets for a reason... and that reason is... the head sometimes gets hit. Now.. all that said, it was targeting by rule. Wade can be seen leading with the crown of his helmet. That's been a penalty for a LONG time (they used to call it spearing). I could live with 15 yards, I suppose. But, ejection is just dumb. Like I said, they put the rule in place to take the head out of the game. They've largely achieved that objective. Unless a kid hauls off in some obviously malicious hit to the head, he should stay in the game.
Worse was the overturn of the scoop and score. The WR literally took 3 steps with the ball. Just pathetic.
Ohio State was the better team on the field last night but made too many mistakes. 3 drives stall in the red zone. 1 where OSU did score, but for Dobbins' not securing the catch, and the other was sure to score, but Dobbins turned his eyes and ran without the ball. (Don't get me wrong, I think JK played his heart out and ... 2000 yards? BAMF) Another mistake - going after the punt. OSU had flipped the field, was sure to get great field position. Too much risk there, in my opinion. I actually thought they got it at first, but they clearly hadn't.
Garrett Wilson...... holy shit does that kid have ups.
This is a tough one to swallow. Ohio State was the better team. But, it left too many points on the field.
Edit: I was making this post while you posted the thread lock.
