US EditionBig 12 commissioner calls for ‘national standards’ for calling targeting after controversial play
- Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is calling for national standards for targeting penalties after a controversial no-call in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
- The no-call occurred when Texas safety Michael Taaffe hit Arizona State receiver Melquan Stovall helmet-to-helmet, leading to a lack of a penalty.
- Yormark expressed pride in Arizona State's performance and emphasized the need for clarity in targeting calls during future games.
- He stated that developing these standards is crucial for the future of the College Football Playoff and plans to discuss them with committee members.
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Steve Sarkisian defends Michael Taaffe, targeting no-call: ‘This is tackle football’
DALLAS — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian defended safety Michael Taaffe and his controversial targeting no-call in the Longhorns’ Peach Bowl win against Arizona State during a Friday news conference. “Hey,
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Big 12 commissioner calls for 'national standards' for calling targeting after controversial play - Seymour Tribune
DALLAS (AP) — Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark is calling for more consistency in determining what constitutes a targeting penalty after no call was made on Texas safety Michael Taaffe’s high hit on Arizona State receiver Melquan Stovall late in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Peach Bowl. Taaffe struck Stovall with a helmet-to-helmet […]
Even Big 12 Commish Brett Yormark Doesn't Know What Happened With Missed Targeting Call
One of the most unfortunate stories of the College Football Playoff thus far was the bewildering missed targeting call during Wednesday's game between the Texas Longhorns and Arizona State Sun Devils.In a pivotal moment in the game, late in the fourth quarter with the score tied at 24, ASU mounted a potential game-winning drive. On 3rd and 15, the Sun Devils threw a pass short of the sticks, completing a 10-yard pass to Melquan Stoval. Stoval go…
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