The drive by Todd Collins in '94
September 10th, 2009 at 8:16 AM ^
It was actually less than one minute (46 seconds) when they got the ball back. It's strange that a game that always seemed to come down to a last second kick hasn't been decided that way for so long now. Hopefully the trend continues and we win 38-0 again.
September 10th, 2009 at 8:23 AM ^
That's obviously Remy's greatest moment right there. I knew Remy when he was with the GR Rampage and he had stacks of 8x11s of that kick that he would sign and give to everyone.
September 10th, 2009 at 9:09 AM ^
The last throw of the drive was a thing of beauty. Collins is getting dragged down from behind and still manages to fire off a perfect pass to Seth Smith.
And then of course Remy blasts that 42-yarder right down the middle. What a game.
September 10th, 2009 at 9:12 AM ^
What a game!! Thanks for the post. I'm ready for Saturday.
September 10th, 2009 at 9:24 AM ^
The first half of this game includes the same play we saw at the end of last week's Iowa / Northern Iowa game. Michigan attempted a field goal which was blocked, recovered the ball behind the line of scrimmage, and advanced it for a first down. It's around 2:00 in the video. I remember watching that as a 13-year-old kid, and I've never forgotten that rule.
September 10th, 2009 at 9:35 AM ^
I remember watching that game and being sick about how much they gushed over Ron Powlus. After Collins put that last drive together I was thinking "And that is what a QB is supposed to do." Thanks for posting this. Good memory. Also a reminder that I am getting old as hell.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:58 AM ^
I can't remember, how many Heismans did Powlus end up winning? Someone go ask Beano Cook for me.
September 10th, 2009 at 9:49 AM ^
For some reason I was thinking Todd Collins did a drive by.. Bang bang. Interesting MS paint idea..
September 10th, 2009 at 10:04 AM ^
made that kick my buddy and i ran out of my house and down the street screaming and yelling.....
September 10th, 2009 at 10:46 AM ^
I love Todd Collins, he was the qb when I started watching MEEEEECHIGAN football. He should have been starting for the Redskins the last 2 years, I was pulling for them hard when he started in the playoffs. Anyone know if he is still on the team or did he retire?
September 10th, 2009 at 11:24 AM ^
I knew Todd, personally, back in the day. He was one of the most humble, down-to-earth guys you'll ever meet. I recall standing in line at Ricks in the rain one night. The bouncers were more than happy to let him in through the "back door" (the elevator). But he would have none of it. He stood in line and got soaked with the rest of us.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:35 AM ^
That's a great story, he sounds like a true Michigan Man. I would assume 99% of starting D-1(fbs) QB's would never wait in line.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:51 AM ^
I covered the team back then and he was as down-to-earth as anybody. Didn't seem to have a care in the world, whether things were going well on the team or not. A very good dude, easy to root for.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:54 AM ^
I also remember that he had the ability to keep a conversation "balanced." He would never dodge silly/stupid questions about himself from other students, but he was always very good about changing the subject to you and your interests. Despite the fact that the details of my life were pretty lame compared to his, he always seemed genuinely interested and very easy to talk to.
September 10th, 2009 at 12:38 PM ^
had some of the best ball fakes I've ever seen. He'd fake the handoff and sit with the ball on his hip for what seemed like minutes before he'd fire a completion to a receiver.
Also, loved the Moeller/Lloyd hug at the end. Great guys.
September 10th, 2009 at 3:06 PM ^
Pride of Walpole, MA right there.