SALT LAKE CITY — Sometimes the best intentions have unintended consequences that undermine and derail the purpose of the original plan.
As it relates to football, the aforementioned statement is best illustrated as it concerns the targeting rule. Designed to enhance player safety, which most all would support, the rule has created confusion as to what is acceptable in this violent sport.
This was the case during BYU’s game against Utah that saw Kai Nacua get penalized for a targeting hit on Utah receiver Demari Simpkins. Replays show Nacua dipping down to turn his left shoulder to avoid hitting the receiver above the neck.