Sometimes trying to ice the kicker backfires, and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights found that out the hard way in a 38-31 loss to Illinois on Saturday.
With Rutgers clinging to a one-point lead and 14 seconds to play in the fourth quarter, Illinois lined up for a potential game-winning 58-yard field-goal attempt into the wind.
Just as Illinois snapped the ball, Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano called a timeout in an effort to ice Illinois kicker David Olano. The kick, which did not count because of the timeout, badly missed.
Upon seeing how poorly the field-goal attempt went, Illinois decided to put its offense back on the field for a 4th-and-13 play.
It not only worked, but it resulted in a game-winning touchdown with four seconds to play in regulation.
Have a look.
