Johnathon Vilma

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Was watching ESPN last night and they were showing Miami vs Nebraska 2002 National Championship game. Jonathon Vilma unloaded a brutal tackle on WR Ben Zajacek. What happened to him? Was he a Sr?
 

Kakdawg

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Was watching ESPN last night and they were showing Miami vs Nebraska 2002 National Championship game. Jonathon Vilma unloaded a brutal tackle on WR Ben Zajacek. What happened to him? Was he a Sr?

Between the Vilma hit on Zajicek and the Trent Darby hit on Dana Brinson in 1988 I think. Those were two of the hardest I've ever seen our guys hit. De cleated...both of them.



Holla
 

HuskerO58

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Fast forward to 0:47
Would it be considered "targeting" in today's football world?
 

Spinner4

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Vilma was the main player behind Bounty gate. Not surprised. Seems like a good guy in the booth now on Fox
 

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I thought it would have been targeting if the rule existed at the time. Watching the replay it was actually just a crushing hit, but clean.
 
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