S Kurt Coleman (All B1G, All-American)

[Bleed S & G]

He was a lot more than serviceable last year, coming up with some special turnovers.

Thats true - I just didn't expect him to have the year he's had so far - he looks great.

 

[NateG]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Illinois Player(Sanni) gets punished for what happened after the late hit on Pryor. He threw a punch at a Buckeye trying to back him up(Blankenship, I believe). Even Cunningham saw it and stop himself from saying punch. Cunningham said..." Yeah he even threw... that was bad."

 

[Derek2k3]

I really don't think he'll be suspended, the only thing they can get him for is that it was late and helmet to helmet.

He wasn't going out of his way to hit his head, it was just the natural progression of a football move. Just needs to make sure it isn't so daggone late next time!

 

[Dryden]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Illinois Player(Sanni) gets punished for what happened after the late hit on Pryor. He threw a punch at a Buckeye trying to back him up(Blankenship, I believe). Even Cunningham saw it and stop himself from saying punch. Cunningham said..." Yeah he even threw... that was bad."

Don't worry, Rich Rodriguez is on it.

 

[generaladm]

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Coleman suspended one game for hit on Illinois player.

From Big Ten press release (via O-zone):

Big Ten Conference Imposes One-Game Suspension on OSU Safety Kurt Coleman
From Big Ten Press Release. [FONT=&quot]The Big Ten Conference office announced today that Ohio State University football student-athlete Kurt Coleman has been suspended for one game as a result of initiating helmet-to-helmet contact and targeting a defenseless opponent in the fourth quarter of Ohio State?s game against Illinois on Sept. 26, 2009.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The NCAA instituted a new football playing rule for the 2009 season mandating a post-game video review by a conference following any flagrant personal fouls, specifically in regards to initiating helmet-to-helmet contact and targeting an opponent. In the 2009-10 NCAA Football Rules and Interpretations, Rule 9-6, Article 2, states ?When there is a foul called for initiating contact/targeting an opponent (Rule 9-1-3) that does not result in a player disqualification, there shall automatically be a video review by the conference for possible additional sanctions before the next scheduled game.? Rule 9-1, Article 3.a., states in part that ?No player shall initiate contact and target an opponent with the crown (top) of his helmet.? Rule 9-1, Article 3.b., states in part that ?No player shall initiate contact and target a defenseless opponent above the shoulders.?[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]After consultation with NCAA National Coordinator of Officials Dave Parry and Secretary-Rules Editor Rogers Redding and a review of relevant video by Big Ten Coordinator of Officials Bill Carollo, the conference has determined that a one-game suspension is appropriate. The Big Ten Conference supports application of NCAA Rule 9-6 as a way of deterring the targeting of an opponent which poses a risk of injury to defenseless players.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]The Big Ten Conference considers this matter concluded and will have no further comment.[/FONT]

 

[jlb1705]

Wow. What a crock of [censored].

EDIT: after reading the rule cited in the press release, the play probably does warrant a suspension. My earlier interpretation was based on the rule that was cited in the Dispatch, as quoted earlier in this thread, which had nothing to do with helmet-to-helmet contact:

"striking or attempting to strike or otherwise physically abusing an official, opposing coach, spectator or athlete. Any person committing such an act shall be subject to a public reprimand and suspended for up to 50 percent of the scheduled contests in the sport as deemed appropriate for the first offense."

Good thing Indiana is the next game.

 

[buchtelgrad04]

Tough draw, but unfortunately, I think it's the right call. I can say I know for a fact that Kurt wasn't being malicious, he's just been so aggressive this season. But he led with his helmet, while the player was down. I figured he would be suspended.

You have to figure Indiana will test us over the middle now. He was also huge in run support.

 

[Derek2k3]

Wow...

Seems a little heavy handed. That Boise State motherfucker is able to start a fight that would eventually lead to another players college career ending, and nothing happens to him. Yet the B10 sees it necessary to step in and do the Athletic Departments job? Bastards.

Well, Jermale is gonna get to shine, lets see how they do. At least this is against IU...

 

[jlb1705]

Wow...

Seems a little heavy handed. That Boise State [censored] is able to start a fight that would eventually lead to another players college career ending, and nothing happens to him. Yet the B10 sees it necessary to step in and do the Athletic Departments job? Bastards.

The decisions are up to each conference. This ruling sucks, but I'm glad the Big Ten has the integrity to enforce the rules on high profile players. I don't think we'll be able to expect the same in other conferences across college football.

 

[NateG]

I agree at least it isn't going against Wisky or State Penn. Time for Orhian to step up and show what he can do. i think that if he does a normal hit instead of lowering his head(which he is used to doing) He would be playing.

 

[jwinslow]

I agree at least it isn't going against Wisky or State Penn. Time for Orhian to step up and show what he can do. i think that if he does a normal hit instead of lowering his head(which he is used to doing) He would be playing.

Agree with all three sentences.

Losing Amos, Russell, Coleman & maybe Chekwa will be a lot of turnover. Time to see some of those hits we've heard about in practice... he held back a few weeks ago when a pass sailed high and left the receiver 'defenseless'.

 

[easterbunny06]

Does anybody have a clip of the hit?

 

[Buckrock]

Wow...

Seems a little heavy handed. That Boise State [censored] is able to start a fight that would eventually lead to another players college career ending, and nothing happens to him. Yet the B10 sees it necessary to step in and do the Athletic Departments job? Bastards.

Well, Jermale is gonna get to shine, lets see how they do. At least this is against IU...

I thought it was a stupid play on Coleman's part. It definately deserved a penalty. Rules are rules. Hopefully Coleman can learn a lesson here. Jermale Hines, Anderson Russell, and Oriahan Johnson will have to make some plays.

 

[TheIronColonel]

I'd like to see him on the field Saturday, but frankly I think they made a good call. The hit was unnecessary (McGee wasn't going to get away) and dangerous (he lead with his hat right into a defenseless McGee's head). Yes, it's football and that was a legitimate football play, but what Kurt did wasn't going to change the outcome of the play and put both himself and McGee at risk of injury.

It was a mistake, and I'm sure the staff will make sure it doesn't happen again. It'd be nice to see other conferences actually have the balls to enforce the rules, but that doesn't seem to be forthcoming.

 

[Steve19]

I'd like to see him on the field Saturday, but frankly I think they made a good call. The hit was unnecessary (McGee wasn't going to get away) and dangerous (he lead with his hat right into a defenseless McGee's head). Yes, it's football and that was a legitimate football play, but what Kurt did wasn't going to change the outcome of the play and put both himself and McGee at risk of injury.

It was a mistake, and I'm sure the staff will make sure it doesn't happen again. It'd be nice to see other conferences actually have the balls to enforce the rules, but that doesn't seem to be forthcoming.

What he said.