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WATCH: Rutgers defender decides to fall over rather than get steamrolled by Michigan OL
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Sometimes you just have to live to see another play in football. That’s what one Rutgers defended decided to do Saturday afternoon against Michigan.
Rutgers defender K.J. Gray — No. 17 in the video — was running up to try and make a tackle on Michigan running back Karan Higdon. But in front of Higdon was big offensive lineman Mike Onwenu.
It was a matchup Gray knew he couldn’t win. So, instead of getting plowed over by the Wolverines’ offensive lineman, the Scarlet Knight defensive back decided he’d just fall over, and pretend to make a play on the ball-carrier.
This Rutgers player just fell down instead of getting crushed by Mike Onwenu: pic.twitter.com/hu0Tv0SwNz
— Alejandro Zúñiga (@ByAZuniga) October 28, 2017
Just so you’re aware of the size difference, Onwenu is 6-foot-3, 350 pounds. Gray is 6-foot-1, 205 pounds.
Yeah, just taking a dive was probably a smart move for Gray, even if it cost the Scarlet Knights a few extra yards.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB