Jacksonville State was down to its last snap … literally.
The Gamecocks, playing Louisiana Tech in Ruston (La.), led going into the third quarter, but with just four seconds remaining in the game, it was now or never. They had the ball on the Bulldogs’ 49-yard line, trailing 37-30.
Three Gamecock wide receivers lined up to the right and streaked downfield. Quarterback Tyler Huff avoided a rush and launched the ball as far as he could throw it.
Miraculously, Cam Vaughn got behind Bulldog defenders in the back of the end zone and grabbed the deflected ball for the tying touchdown.
But, the tension wasn’t over yet.
Jacksonville State missed the extra point kick, leaving the score at 37-37, forcing the game into overtime. The Gamecocks won the contest, 44-37, with a touchdown in the first overtime period. But, without the magical Huff to Vaughn reception, the win would not have happened.
That scoring catch has been chosen as the U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish “Catch of the Week.”
For the game, Vaughn caught seven passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns, including the one that caused the overtime opportunity. Huff completed 14 passes for 200 yards and two scores and ran for 42 yards and another score.
Remember … for the tailgate tent or the pre-game party, U. S. Farm-Raised Catfish is always “the winning catch.”
The Catfish Institute, or TCI, was formed in 1986 by catfish farmers and feed manufacturers to raise consumer awareness of the positive qualities of U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish. Since its formation, U.S. per capita consumption has more than doubled.
U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is a sustainable and environmentally friendly seafood product. The National Audubon Society, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Environmental Defense all recommend U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish as a safe environmental choice. To find out more, visit www.uscatfish.com.
