NCAA Overhauls ‘Targeting’ Rule: What This Shocking Change Means for College Football’s Future
Those elements include forcible contact to the head or neck area, leading with the helmet, and whether the player could have avoided the hit. Intent plays a central role in the final decision.
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Over the years, fans have criticized the NCAA’s handling of targeting. With this change, the organization has taken a step—albeit a gradual one—toward addressing those concerns.
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