The NFL might as well switch acronyms with the NHL.
Starting in 2014 the NFL should be referred to as the No Hit League
College is basically following in the NFL's footsteps judging by the reaction of the refs in Columbus and the 'when in doubt throw em out' rule was precipitated by the concussion dilemma and is a over-reaction IMO. Stupidity at its finest.
So next time the defender should tackle the TE by:
1. less force which may allow the TE to escape and achieve more yards and possibly a TD
2. hit him in the knees, even possible worse outcome if knee planted TE could be out multiple weeks
3. try to arm tackle LOL the TE would have owned him if he were to attempt that
4. let him run several more yards and drag him down with your body weight and or strength
5. give him a high five
6. say screw it I'm just gonna let him go, I don't need a fine
If you watch the replay if anyone was out of position it was the defender. He reacted at the last second to the play and made a GREAT play which included a GREAT hit.
I am not sure what video clip you are looking at:
1. Receiver's back was facing the CB
2. The CB coiled himself so his helmet was under the receiver's chest
3. The CB launched himself upwards, leading with he crown of his helmet
4. The CB never attempted to use arms in any fashion, the only thing he tried to use to make a tackle was the crown of his helmet.
4. The CB's Helmet made at the very least simultaneous impact with TE's helmet snapping his head back
5. The TE never even saw the CB, the CB could have laid the TE out (and had plenty of time to do so) by driving his shoulder into the TE's waist area, wrapping his arms (giving him a chance to to either force a fumble or an incomplete pass) You know, the proper tackling technique.
6. It is painfully obvious that the CB's ONLY intention on that play was to try and knock out an opponent by using his helmet as weapon
7. He then proceeded to to celebrate his inappropriate behavior like he was something special.
I honestly do not understand how anyone can see anything else in this hit, Roby flat out purposefully tried to make helmet to helmet contact, succeeded and was ejected. I am for one am glad and wish the NFL would institute the same policy.
Ejection, and forfeiture of your entire game check is what should happen every time.