Thamel: Untrained ‘third party’ overruled controversial Pac-12 targeting call

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By Pete Thamel, Yahoo Sports: On the final play of the third quarter of Washington State’s game at USC on Sept. 21, Trojan quarterback JT Daniels scrambled and ducked to a knee. After he’d established himself as down, Washington State linebacker Logan Tago dove at him headfirst and initiated clear helmet-to-helmet contact.

The play drew both a flag for roughing the passer and a review for targeting.

Yahoo Sports exclusive: Document shows untrained 'third party' overruled controversial targeting call in Pac-12 game

An official's report from USC-Washington State shows a 'third party' influenced a major call that in a game that resulted in a narrow Trojans victory.

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