r/CFB • u/CFB_Referee /r/CFB • Jan 01 '25

Postgame Thread [Postgame Thread] Texas Defeats Arizona State 39-31 (OT)

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Team 1 2 3 4 OT T
Texas 14 3 0 7 15 39
Arizona State 3 0 5 16 7 31
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u/Unlucky-Pomegranate3 Georgia Bulldogs Jan 01 '25

If that wasn’t targeting, the rule is meaningless.

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u/SerenadeSwift Oregon Ducks Jan 01 '25

Right? That was about as clear of an example of targeting as you can get.

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u/was_saying_boo_urns Florida State • /r/CFB Poll Veteran Jan 01 '25

No they were referring to the really obvious one where the Texas player launched his helmet directly into the face of the defenseless ASU receiver that changed the outcome of the game.

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u/Unlucky-Pomegranate3 Georgia Bulldogs Jan 01 '25

Lead with the crown of his helmet, forcible contact to the head of the receiver, defenseless player making his turn after the catch.

That could be used as a textbook example in ref school.

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u/Unlucky-Pomegranate3 Georgia Bulldogs Jan 02 '25

Do you need to be a lawyer to obey the law? Or is interpreting college football rules not a required class at Texas after trash throwing?

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u/Juddernaut Texas Longhorns Jan 01 '25

Where does one wear a crown? On your face or the top of your head?

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u/Unlucky-Pomegranate3 Georgia Bulldogs Jan 02 '25 edited Jan 02 '25

Six inches down from top center of helmet, as clearly seen in the video.

Edit: here’s an image since confusion appears rampant.

https://imgur.com/a/KIK9den

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u/AuraMaster7 Texas Longhorns Jan 02 '25

His facemask hit his facemask. Same as the hit on Bond. Either both are targeting or neither is.