Happy the Bears won, but one play, a non-targeting call, haunts me. Sam Jackson V in the third quarter ran to the right sideline and got nailed with the crown of the helmet of an ASU defender #6 (Williams, I believe). Sam was visibly shaken by the hit (as was its deliverer, who remained on the turf longer and required attention). Jackson…
Happy the Bears won, but one play, a non-targeting call, haunts me. Sam Jackson V in the third quarter ran to the right sideline and got nailed with the crown of the helmet of an ASU defender #6 (Williams, I believe). Sam was visibly shaken by the hit (as was its deliverer, who remained on the turf longer and required attention). Jackson in the ensuing few plays and series, would periodically wince and (I’m speculating here, based on the fact he would put his hands on his forehead and massage the area above his eyes at times during this span) I wondered if he might be experiencing headache or something as a consequence. The reason I am particularly concerned is he stayed in the game (no madical check by trainer), and there was no targeting call (or even a video review) despite what looked to me like an obvious infraction. The guy launched into Sam, leading with his helmet. I have seen many video reviews of lesser targetings that resulted in disqualifications. I am concerned for the young man’s health. Seeing this targeting go unaddressed made me take a step back and think about what really matters. The pressure on the player to perform, etc. takes a back seat.
I saw that from 60 yards away as it happened and the official who was right there didn't call it was an example of the terrible officiating in this game. 3 non calls on obvious interference incidences. numerous holding calls, and a missed call of 12 men on the field which Wilcox had to call time out to inform the officials about it.
Happy the Bears won, but one play, a non-targeting call, haunts me. Sam Jackson V in the third quarter ran to the right sideline and got nailed with the crown of the helmet of an ASU defender #6 (Williams, I believe). Sam was visibly shaken by the hit (as was its deliverer, who remained on the turf longer and required attention). Jackson in the ensuing few plays and series, would periodically wince and (I’m speculating here, based on the fact he would put his hands on his forehead and massage the area above his eyes at times during this span) I wondered if he might be experiencing headache or something as a consequence. The reason I am particularly concerned is he stayed in the game (no madical check by trainer), and there was no targeting call (or even a video review) despite what looked to me like an obvious infraction. The guy launched into Sam, leading with his helmet. I have seen many video reviews of lesser targetings that resulted in disqualifications. I am concerned for the young man’s health. Seeing this targeting go unaddressed made me take a step back and think about what really matters. The pressure on the player to perform, etc. takes a back seat.
I saw that from 60 yards away as it happened and the official who was right there didn't call it was an example of the terrible officiating in this game. 3 non calls on obvious interference incidences. numerous holding calls, and a missed call of 12 men on the field which Wilcox had to call time out to inform the officials about it.
Noticed it around 4:45 mark from the pac network highlight clip. https://youtu.be/ex3PStAV6a8?si=9-JejN86XtsMzfU3
Yep. Really obvious targeting.
Gotta' wonder if the P12 refs are going through an existential crisis.
"Fuck it, I won't have this job next year."