November 12th, 2023 at 11:44 AM ^
Looking back, that was a game-changing play. It was also more surprising than JJ suddenly appearing in the frame in the B1G championship against Iowa on Corum’s long run.
November 12th, 2023 at 11:46 AM ^
That cut back of JJ to get that huge first was amazing. Kid has some wheels on him.
November 12th, 2023 at 11:54 AM ^
I wouldn’t mind seeing a throwback to JJ.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:00 PM ^
If it worked for John Navarre...
November 12th, 2023 at 11:51 AM ^
It was a great play. However, if he doesn't get him, Will Johnson almost certainly does (albeit a few yards further down the field)
November 12th, 2023 at 11:45 AM ^
Great topic.. key points / plays. There were a number that stood out to me - here are a few.
The D stand in the first quarter to limit PSU to a field goal.
Keegan’s (?) recovery of Blake’s fumble in the first quarter.
Grant’s “chase down”, as was noted.
McCarthy’s scrambles for first downs.
Blake and Donovan’s runs - again, as already noted.
One play, series, and game at a time, Go Blue!
November 12th, 2023 at 12:51 PM ^
yes, and also when we stopped the 2 point conversion before half.... this turned out to be a huge at the end
stupid call by Franklin
November 12th, 2023 at 2:15 PM ^
Agreed - both of the two point attempts made no sense.
Think - the PSU D was playing well. IF PSU kicked the extra point (and made them - instead of going for two) it becomes a one score, seven point game with about two minutes left to play.
Then, an onside kick recovery - three and out - fluke play - PSU would have been in a position to tie the game with a TD and going for two to win, if kicking the PAT for OT.
Superb game management - but, they don’t write about that…
November 12th, 2023 at 11:47 AM ^
Amazing effort!!!
November 12th, 2023 at 11:49 AM ^
Reminds me of a mountainous Forrest Gump.
November 12th, 2023 at 11:49 AM ^
I don't watch sports center anymore but that play is #1 Worthy. Amazing what he was able to do. He is going to put up freak numbers in NFL combine. Harbaugh and his staff are amazing in finding these guys.
November 12th, 2023 at 11:50 AM ^
thats why hes on the freaks list
November 12th, 2023 at 11:53 AM ^
Grant is a fuckin stud! 2nd best player on the defense imo
November 12th, 2023 at 11:55 AM ^
He is an absolute locomotive…choo choo motherfucker! Ryan day is standing on the tracks :)
November 12th, 2023 at 11:55 AM ^
One of the best moments for me is Donovan Edwards finally breaking one and taking it to the house for the first time in non-garbage time this year. That's the DON we've been waiting to see!
November 12th, 2023 at 12:09 PM ^
I am not much of an Xs and Os guy but it looked like they ran a designed cutback run for Edwards, once in the first TD drive and again for the Edwards TD.
It seemed really well blocked and completely caught PSU off guard.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:28 PM ^
I don't know how designed his first big run was - he literally bounced off of his OL before cutting back. But the TD run looked like the same play that he read better...
November 12th, 2023 at 11:57 AM ^
The defense is fun to watch as a whole.
November 12th, 2023 at 11:58 AM ^
"I know, I'll stiff-arm this 340 pound train coming at me."
"On second thought, that might break my arm. I think I'll just try to outrun him."
November 12th, 2023 at 12:06 PM ^
Yeah, this is a level of athleticism that I think people don't understand. Grant booked it and while Allen isn't the fastest guy in the world Grant went from basically the back side of the play to pull him down. It's not quite Larry Allen running down a LB to stop a pick six but it's close.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:08 PM ^
Kenneth Grant was a monster leading up to that play... it might have been the most impressive play/effort all season long.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:11 PM ^
Freak.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:16 PM ^
Curious how much Grant can squat.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:17 PM ^
I noticed this live, and was impressed.
I suppose it is similar to the Branch sack because, as NittanyFan (where are ya, bud?) likes to remind us, that play was a first down completion. But I still don't think visual will go down as well over the years as the Branch still photo.
As for what I consider my favorite parts of the game, maybe it's obvious, but the Edwards TD on 3rd and 11 and then second Corum TD after Frames Janklined his way to the loss going on 4th and 6.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:19 PM ^
I thought that was a great play too - probably a major key play in the course of the game. He sure looked gone to me and that could have changed the trajectory of the game.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:20 PM ^
I got Mr. Larson-running-down-Shooter-McGavin-in-the-parking-lot vibes off this play.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:23 PM ^
The Big Ten commissioner has just announced that Kenny Grant has been suspended two games for violating the laws of physics. In a statement issued by the conference, the sportsmanship policy was invoked for creating an unfair competitive advantage and placing the opposing players at risk of injury.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:33 PM ^
Too soon.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:54 PM ^
yea you're right....
they won't announce this suspension until 1 hour before the OSU game
November 12th, 2023 at 12:23 PM ^
It was the play of the game. Amazing.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:31 PM ^
Caught the first half of the game during a flight and that play got me a lot of sideways glances as I let out an audible "Damn...." I thought he was gone. Out of nowhere a tank ran him down from behind, sort of just reached out with one hand and crumpled him.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:32 PM ^
Get out of her with these takes on speed agility determination effort.
Come on. This is yet another example of Michigan stealing signs.
How did Kennth Grant know that the play was designed to run towards the end zone!!!
I fucking love these guys!
November 12th, 2023 at 12:34 PM ^
Freaks list!
November 12th, 2023 at 12:40 PM ^
Equal to or greater than a fat guy touchdown.
November 12th, 2023 at 2:06 PM ^
except Grant didn't "rumble" towards the end zone like a fat guy.
He sprinted like an elven prince astride a running stag. . . .or something.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:40 PM ^
4.4 40 on my hand held. /s (but only slightly)
Pure athleticism for a guy his size!
November 12th, 2023 at 12:41 PM ^
Branch leveling Morelli was memorable but I hate that Penn State actually converted the 1st down on that play. Oh well, it came at a price.
Corum’s 4th quarter touchdown yesterday allowed me to scream with delight and talk trash to the PSU fans through my TV after being very restrained throughout the game.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:41 PM ^
Yes, I actually thought that was the most impressive individual highlight of the game. I could not believe a DT that big could chase down and catch an RB from that far behind.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:46 PM ^
Fastest 340lb man I’ve ever seen.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:53 PM ^
That's a top ten pick.
November 12th, 2023 at 12:59 PM ^
it's great to be a Michigan Wolverine
November 12th, 2023 at 1:05 PM ^
The impact of the back up defensive tackles in this game was terrific. Grant making plays but also Benny, being held (as our DTs so often were at the point of attack on those qb runs) and still getting the strip that turned the game.
November 12th, 2023 at 1:05 PM ^
Huge play in the game. Saved a TD. He was fired up with a couple stuffs early and that being the ultimate hustle play. 340lb DT's aren't supposed to be sprinting 40 yards downfield.
November 12th, 2023 at 1:19 PM ^
And after running down the RB, Kenny G just walks off like it was nuthin'. Damn.
November 12th, 2023 at 2:10 PM ^
I hope Grant embraces the "Kenny G" moniker and uses a saxophone as his twitter handle.
November 12th, 2023 at 1:13 PM ^
This play was it for me. Great effort play. Galvanizing to see that.
November 12th, 2023 at 1:18 PM ^
Kenneth Grant should be switched to TE, to not waste his talent. He has good hands to catch the rock too.
November 12th, 2023 at 1:26 PM ^
To not waste his talent?
November 12th, 2023 at 4:14 PM ^
He is just kidding.
November 12th, 2023 at 1:27 PM ^
That certainly was awesome and it was a wow moment. I’m not giving them a TD on that play as Johnson has him but probably another 10 yards gained. Still not taking anything away from that play. It was impressive how fast that man was moving.