JONESBORO -- Arkansas State had this one dialed up. Fourth and 1 inside their own 35, the Red Wolves were ready for the scenario.
Quarterback Layne Hatcher jogged toward the sideline. Backup Wyatt Begeal sprinted in. The true freshman hadn't thrown a pass all season, but he'd been repeatedly touted for his legs. ASU was going to go with an option play.
Begeal put the ball in the chest of running back Lincoln Pare, then pulled it away as the Louisiana-Monroe defensive end crashed. He spotted an alley, taking off for the line to gain.
Begeal promptly stumbled at the 31, his forearm landing right at the 33, a full yard short of where he had to get.