12/30/2006

BC vs. Navy

I loved this game for many reasons. I picked BC over Navy in what seemed to be a no-brainer. However, Navy immediately put up a fight and started kicking butt. The BC kicker missed an extra point early on and by the end of the game that was the difference. BC was down 2 after failing to make up for the missed point with a 2-point conversion. Less than 2 minutes remaining. They messed up their clock management (like every freakin' game this season, thanks stupid clock rules) and Navy got some crucial first downs. Then Navy gets a holding call on third down, putting them in a tight spot. Third and 13, the option pitch is goofy and falls right on the field, and BC recovers. They march down the field and set up a 37-yard field goal for the walk-on kicker who had never played football in his life before this season. His previous career-long was 36 yards.

So, in one moment, this guy can 1) set a new career record, 2) make up for the missed extra point, and 3) win the game. He kicks that sucker - it looks like a Navy dude gets his hand on it - but it sails right through the uprights. It was disgusting.

And the best part is, the guy's nickname is Sid Vicious.
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