Day: September 24, 2018

NFL: Clay Matthews hit on Alex Smith is “textbook†roughing the passerNFL: Clay Matthews hit on Alex Smith is “textbook†roughing the passer

The NFL’s new focus on roughing the passer has once again created a Sunday evening ruckus. Former NFL referee, and current NFL consultant, Ed Hocuhli explained the reasoning to PFT by phone, not long before the start of this week’s edition of Football Night in America. Calling it a “textbook� case of roughing, Hochuli said that the hit by Matthews falls squarely within the point of emphasis regarding the roughing passer foul, as it relates to the placement of all or most of the defender’s body weight on the passer.

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Nicklaus, Magic Johnson, McIlroy and Kane – Sports stars celebrate Tiger’s Tour winNicklaus, Magic Johnson, McIlroy and Kane – Sports stars celebrate Tiger’s Tour win

Past and present stars from different sports paid tribute to Tiger Woods after the 14-time major winner ended his drought at the Tour Championship. Not since claiming the 2013 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational had Woods celebrated victory on the PGA Tour – back issues hampering the American great. It sparked widespread reaction on social media, with 18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus leading the way.

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