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Dwayne Haskins missed the final snap of his first NFL win while taking selfies with fans
By Paul Harvey
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Dwayne Haskins came up with the clutch plays needed to get a win Sunday, but he made one “mistake” at the very end of the game.
During Washington’s game against Detroit, Haskins made just enough plays to get his team in position to win the game. A late third-down conversion to Terry McLaurin provided all the distance needed to kick a game-winning field goal.
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However, with 16 seconds left, Detroit received the ensuing kickoff with a shot to tie or win the game. That drive did not last long with Washington recording a quick interception, providing an opportunity for Haskins to kneel out the final play of the game.
The only problem? Haskins was nowhere to be found. According to Washington interim coach Bill Callahan, Case Keenum took the final snap because Haskins was taking selfies with fans.
John Keim and Michael Phillips shared Callahan’s comments:
Interim coach Bill Callahan said Case Keenum took the final snap because they couldn't find Dwayne Haskins. He was by the stands taking a selfie with a fan in celebration. "I think he thought the game was over," Callahan said. "I'm happy we won. We'll… https://t.co/D7XkeALiiy
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 24, 2019
"We were looking for him," interim coach Bill Callahan said. "I think he thought the game was over."https://t.co/GDD4pnYEzV
— michael phillips (@michaelpinRVA) November 24, 2019
Hopefully, Haskins improves and records more wins in the near future. Maybe next time he’ll stay in the game until the final whistle.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.