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Watch: Shilo Sanders ejected on questionable targeting call

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 10/28/23

Deion Sanders’ son Shilo Sanders was ejected due to a targeting call on Saturday night and many fans couldn’t believe it.

The younger Sanders, who had forced a fumble with a big hit earlier in the game, was ejected after delivering a big hit in the second quarter of his Colorado Buffaloes’ game against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif..

UCLA had a second-and-7 late in the second quarter and Ethan Garbers completed a short pass over the middle to Carsen Ryan. Ryan was nailed immediately by Shilo, who then flexed.

Shilo Sanders was ejected for this hit

Right call?pic.twitter.com/TUJ2z0uiCJ

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 29, 2023

Though that looked like a great, clean hit to many people who grew up watching football, Sanders was immediately ejected for targeting. The reason given for the call was that he led with his shoulder and hit a receiver in the neck/head area.

Shilo Sanders was ejected for targeting here, when he clearly leads with his shoulder

Prime’s postgame comments should be good pic.twitter.com/44dx8jcPzE

— Bad Sports Refs (@BadSportsRefs) October 29, 2023

Back in the day, that would have just been a classic hard hit. Nowadays, something like that will get you ejected.

Sanders, who is a senior safety, entered the game tied for Colorado’s lead with 36 tackles on the season. He is one of two of Deion Sanders’ sons who play for the Buffs.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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