College QB Throws TD to Himself on Deflected-Ball Play
We should all be so lucky as to have a quarterback of Nelson Hughes’ caliber on our fantasy football teams.
The North Greenville University signal-caller managed to throw and catch his own pass for a touchdown against Mars Hill University on Saturday.
BroBible.com’s J. Camm spotted footage of the play. Hughes dropped back, attempted to thread one through traffic and had his pass swatted back to him by a Mars Hill lineman.
Instead of crumpling to the ground, the NGU quarterback initiated Benny Hill theme song mode and scrambled for his life. After evading several tacklers, Hughes picked up some blockers and turned upfield for a 47-yard touchdown.
UPDATE: October 20 at 2:05 p.m. ET
We have another angle of the play, courtesy of Hughes' own Instagram.
The NGU quarterback uploaded video of the ridiculous touchdown taken from an elevated position. From this viewpoint you can see Hughes juke four defenders before taking off for the end zone.
Hughes captioned the video "Craziest play I've ever been a part of. We will be ready next week."
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Going by a literal interpretation of the play, this would be worth 18 fantasy points in most leagues. The Crusaders have it written up as a Hughes to Hughes in their official box score.
So if you started Hughes in your Division II college football fantasy league (and who didn’t?), you’re sitting pretty right now.
Unfortunately for the Crusaders, Mars Hill would go on to win the game 30-27. Brush it off, Hughes. You’ll catch two next time.
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