MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE COMMENT ON INCORRECT The Mid-American Conference announced this afternoon that the officiating crew incorrectly called a targeting foul on Northern Illinois defensive lineman Quintin Wynne during the NIU-Akron contest on Thursday, Nov. 1 at Akron. With 5:09 left in the third quarter, Wynne was penalized for targeting on a hit on Akron quarterback Kato Nelson and was disqualified for the remainder of the contest. The officiating crew reviewed the play immediately and determined that Wynne used his helmet with contact to Nelson’s helmet during the play. Upon further review, Bill Carollo, Coordinator of Football Officials for the Collegiate Officiating Consortium, has determined that the officiating crew was incorrect in calling Wynne for targeting and should not have been ejected.
TARGETING CALL FROM NORTHERN ILLINOIS-AKRON CONTEST
MAC Officiating Statement From Northern Illinois-Akron Contest
