Clemson’s T.J. Green ejected for targeting on punt return vs. UNC

Clemson safety T.J. Green was ejected from the ACC title game against UNC for targeting on a punt return.

Clemson safety T.J. Green was ejected from the ACC title game against UNC for targeting on a punt return.

Green, the Tigers’ second-leading tackler this season, went in helmet-first on what appeared to be late hit on Tar Heels returner Ryan Switzer in the second quarter. Switzer had called for a fair catch when Green went in and decked him. 

You can watch the play below:

#https://vine.co/v/i7KL65Y57B0

It was a frustrating first half for Clemson’s special teams units, with punter Andy Teasdall attempting to run for a first down on fourth and 15, and not getting one.

Raise your hand if you made a better decision than the #Clemson punter today -> -> pic.twitter.com/UkaBr7hWKK

— Gerry Hamilton (@GHamiltonOTF) December 6, 2015

Head coach Dabo Swinney was unhappy about it.

More footage of the Clemson punter getting absolutely CHEWED out by Dabo Swinney pic.twitter.com/0Z7g8k9eSq

— Aaron Dodson (@aardodson) December 6, 2015

Clemson can clinch a spot in the College Football Playoff with a win.

- Jeremy Woo