If Coach Prime is the director of this movie, then Travis Hunter is definitely the lead star and the talk of the town right now is “HE12MAN”. Hunter managed to pull around 7 catches for 81 yards and a touchdown in the first quarter of the game. But what made it to the big news was the pose he struck when he managed to land the interception during the 3rd quarter. Hunter was right there when Knights QB KJ Jefferson decided to throw his pass and boom, Travis Hunter intercepted it. And with adrenaline coursing through his veins, Hunter ran to the sidelines and struck the iconic Heisman pose.
However, have you ever wondered who was actually behind the viral picture? On a live episode of DNVR Sports, the man behind the camera is finally revealed. Ryan Greene, who took the picture of Hunter, mentioned, “It was kind of later in the game, I think, with the third quarter, maybe for the like, yeah, I can’t remember exactly. Um, but I was actually mad that I missed his interception.” Greene missed his chance to grab a picture of the interception. However, he probably never thought that he would get a much better deal.
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“I got him like falling. His back was turned, and I was like oh I missed the shot,” Green noted. The best part comes next; Hunter turns around and runs towards Greene’s way and strikes the pose. Greene had initially thought that Hunter would pull a dance move or something, but nope, just like his plays on the turf, Hunter’s decision to strike the iconic pose was also unpredictable.
While the performance Hunter showcased against the Rams (with a record-breaking 13 catches, 1 interception, 100 yards, and 2 touchdowns in a single) along with his game-winning fumble against the Bears, Hunter’s Heisman odds stood at a comfortable +3500.
However, with what he did to poor UCF, he managed to hit the +1800 spot on the Heisman ladder. Heck, even Rich Eisen pointed out that nothing was stopping Hunter from going to New York. But, as we pointed out before, Hunter is indeed the lead hero for his film called “Buffs Redemption Arc”, but you still gotta admit that Deion Sanders has finally done something great with the team.
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Standing the test of time
4-1 run and probably one of the most important teams right now in the Big 12. The journey was not easy. Last year, the Buffs were in a rough spot. The O-line was a mess, and the defense was allowed 35 points on average in almost every game.
And now? Well, the story has changed. With Robert Livingstone as the DC, the entire defense has improved drastically. Against UCF, the Buffs stood tall and didn’t allow for any of the infamous runs that the Knights are known for.
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When it came to the offensive line, Shedeur Sanders was well-protected. With the tight end present, the threat from the edge of the O-line was neutralized and Shedeur had more than enough time and space to make big plays. If Deion Sanders manages to keep this same pace as the team heads deeper into their schedule, they will become unstoppable.
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