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Nick Saban explains why Mack Wilson’s massive hit on Speedy Noil wasn’t targeting

Andrew Olson

By Andrew Olson

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When Alabama LB Mack Wilson delivered this devastating hit on Texas A&M WR Speedy Noil, many fans posted on social media wondering why it wasn’t targeting.

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On Monday, Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban explained why Wilson wasn’t penalized.

“It was a great hit,” Saban told media members, per AL.com. “I know some people made something about the fact that it was targeting. But it was not an unprotected player. The guy is running with the ball.”

Andrew Olson

Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.

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