All 3 Minnesota targeting ejections (Oregon St @ Minnesota - Video)

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Originally Posted by CT1

IMO, #1 & #3 are easy.

I have a problem with #2, however. The defensive player had already committed before the slide began, and was indeed trying to tackle in the "hit zone". If the QB had stayed upright, it would have been a legal tackle.

I agree with both considerations; the defender's commitment BEFORE the runner changed his profile, and the fact the runner, dramatically, changed his target profile. Although, it wouldn't be a bad idea for the Minnesota coaching staff to hold a really in-depth discussion about the "Targeting" rule with the ENTIRE team.