Michael Scarnecchia had already maneuvered his South Carolina football team to the 46-yard line with 42 seconds left in the game Saturday and Missouri leading 35-34.
Perhaps a few more passes would get USC in position for a game-winning kick. It was a big spot to say the least for a first-time starter, and it seemed as if he might need that one big play.
With USC trailing, he got it.
“They were in a 4-2 front with both the Mike and Will (linebackers) up,” Scarnecchia said. “They only had two guys over to the right, and we were in empty, and no one carried him vertical when I snapped it.