To be honest, this game gave me visions of the Appalachian State game. Not the way it was played, but just the way it ended. A totally improbable throw and catch to set up a field goal, and I was just terrified it would be blocked. I had faith that Gibbons could make it from that close, it was basically a chip shot. But I was afraid that in all of the excitement of them getting into field goal range that someone would miss a blocking assignment.
Fortunately that was not the case, and we got to see a stellar performance in overtime by Devin Gardner, Roy Roundtree and Kenny Demens. All three of whom had utterly fantastic games. I mean, this was easily one of the best games I’d ever seen Roy Roundtree play and he has the stats to back it up. That catch he made is surely going to be one that is on Michigan highlight reels for years to come. He may not have the production of a #1 wide receiver, but he sure as hell makes a ton of clutch catches. Kenny Demens meanwhile asserted his dominance with some gorgeous wrap up tackles, particularly the one on 4th down in overtime.
A few GIFs of the clutch plays of the game are over at DieHardSport.com.
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