Now, let me be clear. I’m not saying the targeting calls weren’t targeting, according to the rule. Based on the language of the rule, all three players should have been ejected from the game. The problem is simply that the rule needs to change. Officials should be given more discretion in deciding whether a player should really be penalized and/or ejected from a game – and possibly suspended for part of the next game – based on the helmet-to-helmet hit.
There should be a discernible difference in calls based on the intent of players. This rule is meant to keep players safe.