Now that season is over, single biggest play of the year . . . .

[legalsizecock]

remains Jamarcus King's interception vs La Tech. Without that play, we very likely lose to La Tech, which could easily have lead to a downward spiral, and dampen recruiting. (Parker White's kick was a game winner, and we were really bad in FG kicking at the time, but it still was basically a chip shot).

By the way, his pick yesterday is in the conversation. For all the criticism thrown his way, I'll miss his big play abilities.

 

[92Pony]

remains Jamarcus King's interception vs La Tech. Without that play, we very likely lose to La Tech, which could easily have lead to a downward spiral, and dampen recruiting. (Parker White's kick was a game winner, and we were really bad in FG kicking at the time, but it still was basically a chip shot).

By the way, his pick yesterday is in the conversation. For all the criticism thrown his way, I'll miss his big play abilities.

Yeah, he really seemed to be feast or famine a lot of his time here. If you think about it though, his feasting probably helped us win more than his famine caused us to lose.

 

[Art__Vandelay]

Yeah, he really seemed to be feast or famine a lot of his time here. If you think about it though, his feasting probably helped us win more than his famine caused us to lose.

Tennessee 2016 as well

 

[BT Gamecock]

Same game (I believe) was Edwards' catch to keep the final drive alive. Pretty big!

 

[legalsizecock]

Same game (I believe) was Edwards' catch to keep the final drive alive. Pretty big!

Agreed. Big-time play!

 

[864visor]

Deebo's opening kickoff for a TD. Set the tone.

 

[legalsizecock]

Deebo's opening kickoff for a TD. Set the tone.

True. Also, Jamyest's pick in same game.

 

[robertfootball]

Parker White's kick vs La Tech. Kid had a lot of pressure on him, had been struggling, he's a walk-on, plus that kick gave him a ton of confidence going through the rest of the year.

 

[DrMickey]

I agree about all of the La Tech comments. Without that win, even if everything else finished the same (no guarantees after a shaky loss), we finish at 7-5, and we likely play in the next lower tier of bowls. With less motivation for a bowl, it could easily have been a loss to a lesser team.

I realize all of this is "coulda-shoulda" kind of speculation. But it's a lot easier to speculate about this loss than it is to speculate "what if we held the lead at A&M". This one was one nervous kicker's shank away from a big loss. So my pick is the kick itself, with an honorable mention to the plays that set it in motion.

 

[Horseshoe 04]

Stopping UT on the last play of the game twice.

 

[Cock-a-Doo]

I wouldn't say "plays of the year" but I really enjoyed against Mizzou and Michigan when we scored on them twice in a matter of plays and seconds...was thanks to a combo of good ST (Deebo return), Defense (INT and Fumble) and offense (Deebo TD run and Edwards great catch)

 

[FWB4294]

Edwards catch against Tech Without a doubt . A loss at home to tech would have been a death blow . That catch saved our season .

 

[jerryusc]

Jake's heroics in the Tech game won the game. He was playing like a seasoned NFL pro rather than a soph.

 

[gamecockfan04]

He doesnt make this catch and pw doesn't make the fg the team probably tanks and probably doesn't even make a bowl.

 

[gamecock1999]

Edwards catch against Tech Without a doubt . A loss at home to tech would have been a death blow . That catch saved our season .

That gets my vote. In a lot of ways it was a classic Holtz coached game, except they had the Holtz.

 

[ken in sacramento]

He doesnt make this catch and pw doesn't make the fg the team probably tanks and probably doesn't even make a bowl.

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my god- what a catch

 

[heavycock]

I've said it before, but that comeback was nothing short of miraculous. Sure, it was LaTech but still. Completely different season if we don't come back and get that W.

 

[aj&uscgrad]

Great thread, these are the kind that are interesting reads. Lots of good choices

 

[joplin gamecock1]

I thought deebos kickoff return to start the season brought a lot of confidence to the team to set the tone for the season

 

[jeff2001]

Long pass to Edwards against La Tech.

 

[allcarolina2]

Deebo's injury vs UK. I'm elated that our guys soldiered through to a pretty darn decent season, but that game and every one after would have been differently complected with his playing, even Clemson. Imagine the opportunities for Edwards, Hurst et al with everyone keying on DS, frequently to no avail. He's the most substantial Gamecock football player since Rogers.

 

[Rod Dangerfield]

He doesnt make this catch and pw doesn't make the fg the team probably tanks and probably doesn't even make a bowl.

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This & King's pick vs. them are equal. Those things don't happen, we lost to Louisiana Tech, Muschamp loses the team, & we finish with a losing record.

I'll also remind everyone....dress like a Woods/Bradstard era team, play like a Woods/Bradstard era team.

 

[gamecocks_10]

He doesnt make this catch and pw doesn't make the fg the team probably tanks and probably doesn't even make a bowl.

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I agree with this as the most important play.

The best play though for me was the Deebo one handed touchdown grab. Jake's escape of the sack and throw on the run was also impressive.

 

[king ward]

remains Jamarcus King's interception vs La Tech. Without that play, we very likely lose to La Tech, which could easily have lead to a downward spiral, and dampen recruiting. (Parker White's kick was a game winner, and we were really bad in FG kicking at the time, but it still was basically a chip shot).

By the way, his pick yesterday is in the conversation. For all the criticism thrown his way, I'll miss his big play abilities.

The crucial moment - no doubt about it. And not to diminish King's interception yesterday, that was a horrible decision by their quarterback, which I'm glad he made. The play vs. La Tech was athletically better.