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Iowa Football Player’s Dad Rips Rival Coaches For ‘Illegal’ Tackle That Caused Season-Ending Injury

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Grayson Myer was injured by a low hit in a game between Davidson and Drake.


The Drake football team hosted Pioneer League rival Davidson over the weekend in Iowa. Freshman wide receiver Grayson Myer suffered a season-ending injury in the second quarter of play.

His father has since taken to social media to attack the opposing coaching staff. He implored the Wildcats to teach better fundamentals and tackling form.

Kevin Myer confirmed that his son tore his ACL and MCL after being hit low by a defender. His rookie year will end after just four games.

Was the tackle dirty?

Grayson Myer’s dad rips Davidson.

Myer is a freshman from Frisco, Texas. He played both football and baseball at Wakeland High School. As a senior, the six-foot pass catcher hauled in 89 receptions for 1,297 yards and 10 touchdowns.

His high school stats read as follows on Maxpreps.

Catches/Yards/TDs

SO – 26 / 453 / 3
JR – 56 / 814 / 7
SR – 89 / 1297 / 10

The wideout signed with Drake last February after committing to the Bulldogs the previous November. He’s made an instant impact in Des Moines.

Myer hauled in three passes in the season opener to total 50 yards. He found himself on the field again in Game 4 vs. Davidson. Unfortunately, his day came to an abrupt end.

Myer hauled in a 14-yard pass during the first half. He was hit immediately by a Wildcats defender. He immediately grabbed his knee and exited the contest.

His dad spoke about the tackle on social media after the fact. He believes it should be illegal. Targeting the kneecaps is as harmful as targeting the head and neck.

A debate ensued.

Kevin Myer blasted the opposing coaching staff for the technique after the injury. He viewed it as dirty. The social media response was mixed.

“This absolutely stinks! Sorry to hear, Kevin. Sending my best to Grayson,” one follower wrote.

“Only teams who can’t compete because they aren’t good enough do stuff like this,” commented another.

“Can’t hit high, can’t hit low. If he smokes him across the chest you’d complain then, too… Stop trying to take defense and tackling out of the game. It’s a contact sport, not two hand touch,” said this critic.

“Every DB/LB is going to make a low tackle in that situation rather than risk a targeting call,” echoed another.

It’s an unfortunate situation, for sure. Hits at the knees are dangerous. Defenders’ jobs are also difficult given the NCAA rules on targeting. Both things can be true.

Hopefully, Grayson Myer can make a speedy recovery to make an impact as a sophomore.