High school football player’s last game is a rulebook nightmare

The story

A high school football player in Oregon was ejected for a controversial hit and may be suspended for his final game. The decision is under review, with the outcome to be determined soon.

Source: brobible.com

Our reading

The high school football player’s final game is being held hostage by a rule that defines ‘targeting’ as any contact above the shoulders with the helmet, forearm, hand, first, elbow, or shoulders. That’s a lot of body parts to avoid, and yet somehow, the rule still exists. It’s like a game of tag where the only way to win is to never touch anyone, but you’re still expected to run around and tackle people. The player in question was ejected for a hit that was described as ‘bang-bang,’ which is not a rule, but it’s definitely a feeling. The suspension is a one-game penalty, which is ironic because the game in question is the last one of his high school career. The rulebook is clear, but the logic is not.