How? That isn't a very good angle. The above the field shots and full speed film show it much differently.
He was gonna get drilled by the guy on the right so over/through was his only option from his view.
It's not hate, but it was only a bad decision because he didn't make it far enough and hurt himself in the process. If he makes it, we wouldn't be having this discussion. And he came very close to making it.