College football fans are left wondering what targeting call is following another questionable call during the Arizona State-Texas game in the College Football Playoff Peach Bowl quarterfinal.
Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe appeared to hit the helmet of Melquan Stovall on third-and-15 after he caught a pass for 10 yards from quarterback Sam Leavitt. Taaffe was not originally called for targeting, but officials went to review the play to see if his hit was legal.
However, the call was upheld for no targeting following the review, forcing the Sun Devils to punt on fourth-and-5 from near midfield. Arizona coach Kenny Dillingham was on the field for an extra few moments arguing the call on the field.
Rules expert Matt Austin joined the broadcast and said the receiver was defenseless, adding he “wouldn’t be surprised if the called targeting from the booth.”
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Luckily for the Sun Devils, Texas kicker Bert Auburn missed his second kick in the final two minutes. His kick hooked to the left, went off the left post, and bounced back onto the playing field, sending the game to overtime.
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In the recent Peach Bowl matchup between Texas and Arizona State, many fans and analysts are questioning whether Texas linebacker Michael Taaffe committed targeting on a hit against an Arizona State player. The hit occurred in the second quarter of the game, leading to Taaffe getting ejected from the game.
Some argue that Taaffe’s hit was a textbook example of targeting, as he appeared to lead with the crown of his helmet and make contact with the head or neck area of the opposing player. Others believe that Taaffe was simply making a hard, physical tackle and that the ejection was unjustified.
The debate over whether Taaffe committed targeting in the Peach Bowl will likely continue to rage on among fans and experts. What do you think? Did Taaffe deserve to be ejected for targeting, or was it a clean hit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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