Knowshon’s leap
By now, most people have probably already seen Knowshon Moreno’s leap.
Unless, that is, you were waiting to see it on Sports Center. Apparently, the worldwide leader buried the UGA highlights and didn’t even show Moreno’s leap. And Mark Richt is complaining about it.
According to Richt, “They missed the boat or didn’t do their homework or whatever. I don’t know how they couldn’t have noticed that as thorough as it seems like that are most of the time.”
Here’s the deal coach. You are playing the Central Michigan Chippewas and you blew them out. You’re not going to be the lead highlight on ESPN, especially when there are upsets to show. And really, who cares what Knowshon does against a small time team? Outside Athens, GA, no one. Had this come against the elite athletes that play for USC, Florida or Oklahoma, then it would be noteworthy. But he’s leaping over an undersized safety who wasn’t good enough to get a scholarship offer from a Big Ten school, including Northwestern. Why is that supposed to be mind blowing?
Don’t get me wrong, it was a nice play. But for Richt to chastise ESPN for not playing it is ridiculous. Had it been a truly, utterly amazing play, then I could see his point. But its not as impressive as Richt seems to think.
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Here’s my take — the leap didn’t matter. It certainly was cool, but it got him maybe an extra yard or two. If it had sprung him for an extra 20, or maybe a TD, that would have been a different story. But a “great play” that doesn’t do any good really isn’t a great play.
i hope he struggles against florida.. i dont think their offensive line is great.. so hopefully he fails
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Let’s see what he do against the elite teams.
I’m a Georgia fan, but I’m a bit worried about Florida. I know you’re talking as a Gator, but you’re right about their offensive line — it’s not great.
I’d say the winner of the Georgia/Florida game is VERY likely to be playing for a national championship at the end of the year, so I’m hoping it turns out to be a great game.