Video: Tennessee captain Jalen Reeves-Maybin ejected for targeting
By Adam Spencer
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Late in the first quarter of Tennessee’s season opener against Appalachian State, OLB Jalen Reeves-Maybin was covering a Volunteers’ punt when the Mountaineers return man ducked low to make a fair catch.
Though the play was always going to be an interference penalty for not allowing the returner enough room to complete the fair catch, Reeves-Maybin’s helmet came in contact with his opponent’s helmet, leading to a targeting ejection.
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The play was reviewed and the decision was upheld, meaning the Tennessee captain was ejected from the game.
Reeves-Maybin, a senior, is a big part of Tennessee’s defense and will be missed against a tough Appalachian State team.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
