Saw the replays.
Lewis' hit was clean, but cheap. Cheap as the guy he hit was no longer part of the play and cheap given the scoreboard. That said it was clean. I did think he should have gotten a taunting penalty as he basically stood over the guy and celebrated.
The Hebert hit. I can't decide what to think of it. That type of tackle happens 20+ times a game except the guy's hand is slightly lower and gets him in the chest - not the neck. So because of that I think the disqualification was harsh. BUT, because it happened right after Lewis KOed an Alouette he was likely trying to hurt (NOT injure, there is a big difference) Cornish. Give him a fine and be done with it. Hebert was also evading an Alouette as he was making the tackle so it is tough to say. Watching it in slow motion makes it worse too. I thought the DQ was ridiculous while at the game as there was no obvious penalty. Now I think it may have been a tad harsh but the refs needed to get control of the game back. Fine him and be done with it.
Sounds like Cornish is going to be ok, hopefully the Alouette will be too
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