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S Kurt Coleman (All B1G, All-American)

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I could be wrong, but I don't remember any year recently in which the Big Ten has suspended three different players at such an early point in the season. I have a hard time thinking that Coleman's suspension and that of the Purdue player are not examples of the Big Ten bending over backwards in an attempt to show that it is being even handed, after suspending UM's Mouton following week 2. I think the latter (grabbing an opposing player with one hand and delivering an uppercut to his chin with the other) are easily distinguishable from Coleman's case and the Purdue player's case, but I guess I see things differently than does the Big Ten.
 
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Big Ten oughta think about suspending most of its officials and leave the late hits alone. Especially officials who can't see simultaneous receptions and those who make up rules like "Hitting the pylon, even when you haven't established yourself in bounds, is a touchdown."

There's little question Coleman's hit was late. As a consequence he drew a 15 yard penalty and his coaches pulled him from the game. He didn't punch a guy. He didn't choke anyone. He made a football play, even if too late. I get the player safety angle, but... well.. football's a tough sport...

Ridiculous.
 
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Bleed S & G;1553064; said:
I'll eat some crow.. I was a doubter before this season. I figured he was another servicable saftey. Man, he has been a stud in everygame so far this year. Keep it up Kurt, you're looking damn good.
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Really? I thought he was excellent last year.
 
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Buckeyeskickbuttocks;1553304; said:
There's little question Coleman's hit was late. As a consequence he drew a 15 yard penalty and his coaches pulled him from the game. He didn't punch a guy. He didn't choke anyone. He made a football play, even if too late. I get the player safety angle, but... well.. football's a tough sport...

Ridiculous.
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Yes, exactly. He was late but unless he's swinging fists or launching himself at some poor dude just standing there...I think this is dumb. He basically jumped on a pile and yes, led with his head, but c'mon. Nuts. Your suspend someone who is a danger out there. I just don't think that applies here.
 
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From the statement issued by Gene Smith and Coach Tressell:

"We concur that Kurt's hit was late and a result of poor judgment; he was thus penalized and removed from the game by his coaches. We do not agree that it was "pre-meditated" or that he was "targeting a defenseless" player.

"The decision to suspend points to the Conference office's feeling as if there was poor judgment by the game officials for their decision not to eject at the time.

"In our estimation, the final "poor judgment" is in levying a one-game suspension in this particular case. We will abide by the decision, learn from it, and move forward."

Kudos to them for standing strong with Kurt Coleman. I wonder if the Conference will consider any form of disciplinary action as a result of their calling the Conference out for poor judgment.
 
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"We concur that Kurt's hit was late and a result of poor judgment; he was thus penalized and removed from the game by his coaches. We do not agree that it was "pre-meditated" or that he was "targeting a defenseless" player.
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What was the coaches motivation for removing him from the game if the act was not pre-meditaed or targeting a defenseless player? If it was a clean hit that was late because he misjudged the timing put him back in.

Not trashing Coleman, but this is a judgment call by the Big Ten officials as well and the way to avoid such calls is to not make such plays.

If the purpose of tightening the rules is to discourage cheap shots you have to enforce the rule on that play.
 
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Oh8ch;1553345; said:
What was the coaches motivation for removing him from the game if the act was not pre-meditaed or targeting a defenseless player? If it was a clean hit that was late because he misjudged the timing put him back in.

Not trashing Coleman, but this is a judgment call by the Big Ten officials as well and the way to avoid such calls is to not make such plays.

If the purpose of tightening the rules is to discourage cheap shots you have to enforce the rule on that play.
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Because it was an unnecessary hit, but it doesn't mean it was pre-meditated or targeting.... and it also doesn't mean that it warrants a game suspension. Coaches will often (very often) pull a player who does something stupid, till he calms down, etc. Happens all the time.

It's kind of hard to put him back in once he calms down when there were only two plays left!!
 
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buckeyes_rock;1553343; said:
37 seconds left in game...why was Kurt even in there at that point? This sucks. I sure hope Johnson steps up big time. Indiana has scored some points this year.
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I figure we'll have Hines and Russell back. Anyone know if Johnson has any practice at star? Or would it be better to have Hines at star and pull Johnson back. From what I've heard, Johnson is a pretty good hitter himself. He's sure to get plenty of PT, Indiana runs a shotgun spread kind of look so he'll be needed a lot.
 
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I don't suppose they suspended the Illini kid who threw the punch after the late hit out of bounds (I think on TP?).

Of course, it probably didn't help Kurt that he was smiling and gave a high five on his way off the field after the hit, when they reviewed the tape.
 
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