So I'm assuming since the ruling, and the quote, was based on how the rules read you see that of no consequence? Everything Shaw has said is right. It should have been flagged. He was a defender. That's been my point all along.
He should have been suspended because Dial knew he was taking a cheap shot at a quarterback. It's all about intent in my opinion. Read some of Dial's comments, dude is a headhunter.
What a crock. What else should be expected, though? There are two sets of rules: those that apply to Alabama, and those that apply to everyone else. As to Shaw's quote, no shyt Captain Obvious! The thing is, you look at that hit, and no question that it was a dirty, thuggish hit. There will be karma down the road.
If you throw a pick and you don't want to get hit, head to the sidelines. Obviously having your head on a swivel no longer applies. How soon before we see belts with flags? Yea, I'm old school.