Ian Book levels hits nails cheerleader in face with throwaway football pass Louisville v Notre Dame

Ian Book levels hits cheerleader in the face with throwaway football pass during Louisville Cardinals vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish football game. Would this be considered and accurate or inaccurate pass? Was it right on target or way off target? Unintentional or intentional?

Is this why the NBA wants to do away with Cheerleaders? Or does this prove cheerleaders are tough enough to be on the sideline? She did take that football to the face better than expected ???? So many questions are arising from this rare incident.