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Best Plays of 2008: Berry All the Way

At stake: An SEC record of 0-4. Halfway through October, the Vols were clearly reeling, and no one could tell just how bad things were going to get. Tennessee was 2-4 overall and 0-3 in the SEC, having lost to Florida, Auburn, and Georgia. Their only wins were over UAB and Northern Illinois, the latter of which was a bit of a stinky squeaker. Could things be bad enough to lose even to Mississippi State?

In-game context: Heading into the fourth quarter, Tennessee was leading only 13-3. Daniel Lincoln had hit two field goals, and Montario Hardesty had scored on a one yard rushing TD, but that scoring drive had only been 53 yards. Mississippi State wasn't doing much better on offense, but Vol fans were beginning to worry. And then Eric Berry saved the day:

 

Impact: After the extra point, the Vols led 20-3 and had some breathing room. Better than that, though, the pick six ignited a three-touchdown fourth quarter -- including Rout! (up next).

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This is my early pick to go all the way

I just love this play. The balance, the agility, the speed…not to mention the knack for seemingly always being where the ball is — he shows it all on this one.

by kidbourbon on May 26, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Er-ic Ber-ry "clap clap clap-clap-clap"

I believe this play sparked the first incarnation of this excellent tribute to the Vol nation’s newest hero

"It's static noise. You can't hear anything. You go up and down the line, your wide receivers, your running backs, your tight ends, nobody can hear. Nobody."
- Cal QB Nate Longshore commenting on playing in Neyland Stadium

by jimvols on May 26, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

winner!

from the reaction to catch the carom to the balancing act, to the weaving through defenders for the score…this has everything you want in an EB INT!!

by guilded on May 27, 2009 9:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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