I am not running for the job of Roy Williams apologist, but I don't see that on the McNabb tackle. Is that the one you are talking about?
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I am not running for the job of Roy Williams apologist, but I don't see that on the McNabb tackle. Is that the one you are talking about?
OK, I looked at the tackle of McNabb over and over on the Youtube video. I can see how McNabb could have hurt a knee or something. I don't think Williams intentionally horse collared him, that's just...
Maybe so. It just didn't seem like much of a big deal when I saw it happen.
I agree with that article. The danger in the tackle is not so much to the neck or back as it is to the lower body, which can get twisted easily with that kind of tackle.
Back to my original...
Did you see the tackle on McNabb, Ray? It was illegal under the rules, but was not violent, and didn't seem to have much chance of injuring anyone.
The horse collar tackle is legal in the NCAA. The tackle Williams made on McNabb was not very violent. It was a horse collar, though, so it is a penalty. Why he was fined, I have no idea. That seems...