ESPN on Forcier's 4Q
Yeah it was a rough day, but I was just watching highlights of the game on ESPN News and whoever was talking over the video said "If Tebow is Superman, Tate Forcier is right next to the phone booth."
Edit: Another ESPN classic quote about the game:
"Rich Rodriguez said earlier in the week he'd like the Wolverines to be good enough to play poorly and still win. He got his wish."
September 26th, 2009 at 7:36 PM ^
ESPN made a reference to "Fourthier."
September 26th, 2009 at 7:39 PM ^
phonics
September 26th, 2009 at 7:42 PM ^
making fun of Lou Holth'th lisp never gets old
September 26th, 2009 at 7:50 PM ^
Is it cruel to have an "s" in the word lisp, or does it add to the humor.
September 26th, 2009 at 8:07 PM ^
Certainly, but it is one of the best onomatopoeia words around.
September 26th, 2009 at 8:51 PM ^
Plus one for use of "onomatopoeia."
September 26th, 2009 at 7:44 PM ^
I just laughed really hard. Edit: This was a reply to PhillipFulmersPants comment. Classic.
September 26th, 2009 at 8:14 PM ^
I don't necessarily think it was that "rough" of a day to be honest. In the first half, he clearly made a nice throw to Matthews, and the lack on an interference call was just absolutely horrible, we should've had 6 points. He threw 2 nice passes to Webb & Kelvin Grady and they just flat out dropped them. Statistically, he should've had a much better day, but a combination of the officals and dropped balls compromized that.
September 26th, 2009 at 10:42 PM ^
I meant it was a rough day for the team, not specifically Forcier. Although he did have several late throw-aways, one of which was intentional grounding and one that turned into a pick.
September 26th, 2009 at 8:19 PM ^
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September 26th, 2009 at 10:41 PM ^
[Moved]
September 26th, 2009 at 9:07 PM ^
Here are his 4th quarter stats in case anyone is interested. If anyone wants to make a chart, feel free to do so.
5 rushes for 19 yards (6 for 27 including the 2-point conversion), a TD and a 2-point conversion
3/4 passing for 48 yards and a TD
He also had a sack/intentional grounding call for -12 yards
September 26th, 2009 at 11:04 PM ^
Tim Tebow IS the college football equivalent of Superman: inexorable, straight forward, in your face, perfect brute strength. Tebow has no weaknesses until he does. He is something to be overcome.
Forcier, on the other hand, is nothing but imperfection. 5'1'', not even 200 lbs. He works through guile, wisecracks as he jinxes past men almost twice his size. Beaten, bruised, counted out, left for dead.
And yet.
In the end, Tate rises past his imperfection, becomes more than what he is. He needs to. While guys like Tebow and Pryor only need to tap their talent to succeed, Tate needs to exceed it. And he does.
September 26th, 2009 at 11:28 PM ^
This is quotable material for mgoblog front page. great post sir.
September 26th, 2009 at 11:56 PM ^
Humble and lovable. And always there to save the day at the last minute.
September 27th, 2009 at 12:15 AM ^
Tate is much cuter than Underdog.
September 27th, 2009 at 12:21 AM ^
Please tell me you are female....
September 27th, 2009 at 4:35 PM ^
Since I'm an adult, I no longer say "no homo", but seriously? It's a joke, my friend. Also underdog cute is much different than flirting cute.