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Badgers react to ejections of Leon Jacobs, Derrick Tindal

The two targeting calls against Wisconsin on Saturday drew mixed reactions from the Badgers.

The ejections of Wisconsin linebacker Leon Jacobs and cornerback Derrick Tindal for targeting during the Badgers' 28-3 victory over Troy on Saturday were cause for much controversy both during and after the game.

Head coach Paul Chryst was the first to address the media following the ejections of Jacobs and Tindal. Not surprisingly, the mild-mannered Chryst turned down an opportunity to lay into the officials.

"I think there's always the gray area and yet it's been clear: The officials are going to err on the side of player safety.