[fullmetal]

I was in a sports bar and likewise didn't hear Peirera's or the commentators' interpretation, but no helmet-to-helmet contact was shown on the video, and Carter went low at the same time that the ND ballcarrier slipped (didn't quite look deliberate) such that Carter's right shoulder ended up on the ND player's helmet.  Carter was going low all the way--there was no intent to target, and I don't think Carter had any time to redirect himself.  The ND player just didn't keep his footing, so his helmet ended up where his midsection would have been.

But I'm guessing you were thinking the same thing!

[fullmetal]

I was in a sports bar and likewise didn't hear Peirera's or the commentators' interpretation, but no helmet-to-helmet contact was shown on the video, and Carter went low at the same time that the ND ballcarrier slipped (didn't quite look deliberate) such that Carter's right shoulder ended up on the ND player's helmet.  Carter was going low all the way--there was no intent to target, and I don't think Carter had any time to redirect himself.  The ND player just didn't keep his footing, so his helmet ended up where his midsection would have been.

But I'm guessing you were thinking the same thing!