We have our first serious disagreement. Officiating Coordinator Cutaia shows a vicious hit, but clearly not dirty, of a punt receiver.
He says the clip shows a play where the officials could consider "ejection.''
Pete Carroll nearly is ejected from his seat at how unfair that would be to the player. A majority, maybe all nine other Pac-10 coaches, seem to agree.
Cutaia does not. This rule will cause more problems than it will solve if Thursday's discussion is any guide.
"This stuff just happens,'' Carroll said. "There was no intent . . . This is not an ejectable event. You guys just don't understand.''
And they don't agree.
Carroll really is unhappy that the connection between "ejection'' and "targeting'' has been made.
And you don't have to hit the ball-carrier with your helmet to target him. An elbow, shoulder, whatever, will do.
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