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[QUOTE="SuFTW, post: 5303377, member: 7766"]
Not necessarily.  I don’t think he lead with the crown of the helmet.

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[B]How do referees enforce targeting?[/B]

Targeting is largely a judgment call on the field. When deciding whether to call targeting, referees consider whether the targeted player was defenseless and whether the opposing player led with the crown of their helmet above an opposing player's shoulders.

The NCAA's definition of "crown of the helmet" has been updated since 2022. It is now defined as "the top segment of the helmet; namely, the circular area defined by a 6-inch radius from the apex (top) of the helmet."

Officials use instant replay to determine whether the targeting call on the field was correct. Officials look to see:

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[*]If the player leaves their feet to launch themselves at an opponent
[*]If the player crouches before making a tackle to create maximum force
[*]If the player leads with their helmet, shoulder, forearm, fist, hand or elbow to attack with forcible contact the head or neck area of an opposing player
[*]If the player lowers their head before making a tackle and makes forcible contact with the crown of the helmet
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A replay must confirm targeting. A targeting call is upheld if a player leads with the crown of their helmet regardless if a player is defenseless.
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