"It was a big deal and something I'll always remember."

This is a spectacular read by Schlabach. It has an interactive sense as he blends the story on Herschel running over Bates 35 years ago with memories from the key people involved,video, and other images from way back when freshmen rarely played.

Bill Bates: We started blitzing, because we didn't think (Walker) would be able to pick them up. We had a blitz from one of the sides. He cut back to the left, and our coaches always told us to break down for a tackle. So I broke down.

Of course, you know how it ends. But click over if you haven't already read it and indulge yourself.