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Texas wide receiver Marquise Goodwin laid a massive block during the second quarter of the Longhorns' matchup with the UCLA Bruins on Saturday. The block sent a UCLA cornerback flying, with his helmet coming off in the process. As a result of the hit, Goodwin was flagged for unnecessary roughness.
It was a play that left both fanbases steaming. UCLA fans were mad about a block they felt was malicious while Texas fans felt the play was clean and a flag was unwarranted. And after watching the gif of the block over and over, I still can't tell if there was helmet-to-helmet contact.
Watch for yourself below the jump.
via Bubba Prog at gif.mocksession.com
The block itself was certainly vicious and could have done serious damage. It's one of the hardest hits I've seen all year, and caught the UCLA corner as he was looking the other way. But was it targeting or did Goodwin lead with his shoulder and hit the UCLA player in the numbers?
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Marquise Goodwin's Huge Block: Illegal Or Not?
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Goodwin should be suspended one game
if all Big 12 rulings were treated on a equal basis, but he plays for Texas, so it won’t be the case.
by RediculousAM on Sep 17, 2011 8:08 PM EDT reply actions
Right, there's a conspiracy.
Also, maybe learn to spell after you take off that tinfoil hat.
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by drbadass on Sep 18, 2011 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Really?
I mean really?
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SECede?....Whoop(s)!!
by kriess on Sep 19, 2011 5:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Amusing to hear Bruins complain about the hit
I remember last year when UCLA was playing Houston, and they were purposefully trying to hurt the Houston players. They knocked out all the QBs and the 4th string had to come in. Every single play, they were trying in to HURT those kids. It was disgusting.
Karma is a bitch.
by iamjackburton on Sep 17, 2011 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
Led with the helmet, penalty no doubt
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by mjtig on Sep 17, 2011 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
Leading with the shoulder
Pretty obvious legal hit.
by UPB13 on Sep 17, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
led with his helmet?
I think the reason this was called was because the helmet flew off and I would bet that the UCLA player’s chinstrap didn’t have the back two buttons snapped.
by LonghornScott on Sep 17, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
You sir I trust the opinion of
I’m assuming this is the same LonghornScott from Barking Carnival that does the awesome breakdowns?
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by Darklust on Sep 18, 2011 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
specifically the ones with the video
and commentary
TEXAS FIGHT
by Darklust on Sep 18, 2011 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes
Same guy. I pretty much hold his opinion higher than all those not named PB, Scipio, and Sailor. Unreal stuff he puts out on BC.
However, there is no need for opinion, as video proves it was a legit block. But I understand the flag. Don’t agree with it, but its understandable.
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by kriess on Sep 19, 2011 5:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Clean as a whistle
…and the above picture is proof.
by 2th DK on Sep 17, 2011 11:28 PM EDT reply actions
I don't care either way...
It was a helluva play & I know that Goodwin wouldn’t do something illegal intentionally. It was just the speed of the game. No different that a hit on special teams coverage or an interception return.
Hook ’em!
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by Robertpz on Sep 18, 2011 9:29 AM EDT reply actions
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