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https://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/po...ring-fake-puntJust when you think you've seen it all on a football field, something like this comes along.
On a Saturday full of wild action, the Arkansas State-Miami game slipped off the radar. That's too bad, because the world deserved to watch live as the Red Wolves -- who have already given us plenty of laughs this season with their unintentional tribute to a beloved movie dad -- attempted one of the most hilarious fake punts we've ever seen.
The play went horribly awry (the punter's pass was intercepted), but not without a valiant effort by ASU's Booker Mays, who played dead in an apparent attempt to distract the Hurricanes. Despite his best acting, that didn't work either -- and he paid for it once he rose to his feet. Trust us, you'll want to see this:
Since Monday night, when the video emerged online, Mays’ life has turned ... well, let him explain.
“It’s been totally crazy,†he said.
A sophomore receiver from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Mays said he learned of the video’s existence from a fraternity brother at their Jonesboro, Arkansas, campus. By Tuesday morning, Mays said, "it was total chaos.â€
“I’m loving it,†he said. “It’s all fun. My job was to take one step back and fall straight down. I was supposed to get the attention of the defense while my teammate got the touchdown.â€
It didn’t work out quite like that. While Mays executed his part of the play to perfection, Arkansas State punter Luke Ferguson – on fourth-and-4 from the Miami 41-yard line with the Hurricanes up 20-7 – misfired in his attempt to hit Frankie Jackson.
Miami’s Raphael Kirby intercepted the pass as Mays lay motionless.
The idea for the Fainting Goat came from ASU special teams coordinator and receivers coach Luke Paschall.
The inspiration? North Carolina, with Pascall on staff and first-year Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson in charge of the offense, pulled a prank in a 2012 practice on quarterback Bryn Renner in which everyone but Renner toppled to the ground.
They called it the Fainting Goat.
So early last week in Jonesboro, Paschall approached Mays.
“He told me the play of the week, the special teams funky deal, was a fake punt – the Fainting Goat,†Mays said. “In my mind, I was like, ‘What’s that?’â€
Said Paschall: “Book, you’re going to be the goat.â€
“I was like, ‘Oh, my God.’ What is he saying?†Mays said.
Usually, Mays works as the gunner in punt coverage. In this alignment, though, he was ineligible to run downfield. Mays said he practiced the fall all week.
And when it came time to run it, he added a little fun to the equation by acting sick at the line of scrimmage.
“I was talking to the guy across from me, saying, ‘Wow, there is some thick air down here in Miami,†Mays said. “I sold out for the play. I was all in.â€
No one from Miami said a word to Mays after the play.
“No, sir,†he said. “It was like nothing even happened.â€
Maybe next time, the Red Wolves can fool the opponent.
“I’m looking forward to it,†Mays said.
Captain Sasquatch;n64201 said:That's not a new trick play, but the name is hilarious.

you can also tell these guys are married with a family of their own. Because they didn’t even ask why there was only one glove, and if there was any chance of finding the matching counterpart. They’ve seen this episode before.AlexDaGator said:If they search my house, they will find lots of pairs of gloves (and some toddler mittens too). So, the first question is whether the glove in question is connected to the kidnapper. Then, the next question is when was it found and has it been forensically examined. They may have found it right away on day one and just didn't announce it. Evidence is often (almost always) withheld from the public unless it helps the investigation. If it was just discovered, then why the delay? Why wasn't it found sooner? Was it really well concealed? OJ jokes aside, leaving a glove behind is really dumb.
I need somebody to make a "CSI: Mayberry" meme.Swamp Donkey said:Obviously, the cops would bring four uhauls to your house and take all gloves and clothing,plus everything else from your home.
If they search my house, they will find lots of pairs of gloves (and some toddler mittens too). So, the first question is whether the glove in question is connected to the kidnapper. Then, the next question is when was it found and has it been forensically examined. They may have found it right away on day one and just didn't announce it. Evidence is often (almost always) withheld from the public unless it helps the investigation. If it was just discovered, then why the delay? Why wasn't it found sooner? Was it really well concealed? OJ jokes aside, leaving a glove behind is really dumb.g8tr72 said:FNC reporting that a glove has been found inside the Guthrie home. How can it be found 10+ days after the event? Has incompetence impacted every aspect of local/state/fed govt?
soflagator said:Excellent find. The fact that this song was originally performed by Temple of the Dog is clearly an homage to both the weird Epstein rituals and the inevitable shift from fiat currency to Dogecoin. Can’t believe they got Chris too.
in fairness, if this Savannah is anything like my wife, the glove was probably in the toaster oven.g8tr72 said:FNC reporting that a glove has been found inside the Guthrie home. How can it be found 10+ days after the event? Has incompetence impacted every aspect of local/state/fed govt?
Excellent find. The fact that this song was originally performed by Temple of the Dog is clearly an homage to both the weird Epstein rituals and the inevitable shift from fiat currency to Dogecoin. Can’t believe they got Chris too.Egor's Assistant said: