It was an epic move that led to a long touchdown run, but we won’t ever see Kenny Pickett’s fake slide in college football without a penalty flag.
Pickett pulled the move during Pitt’s victory over Wake Forest in the ACC title game, leading to immediate debate about whether or not the move should be allowed going forward, considering the difficult position in which it puts opposing defenders trying to avoid a penalty themselves.
Sure enough, the play has warranted a swift rule change from the powers that be in college football.
Pickett himself appears to view the change as a badge of honor:
Changed the game! #H2P https://t.co/ZoPRTpiHEn
— Kenny Pickett (@kennypickett10) December 10, 2021
The top quarterback prospect in the 2022 NFL draft has certainly left his mark on the college game before he heads to the pros.
