Jerick McKinnon had nothing but green grass and the end zone in front of him. With just over 100 seconds left in the biggest game of his life, the former Georgia Southern All-American took the handoff from Patrick Mahomes and headed off left tackle.
Tie ball game.
Super Bowl XVII on the line.
The Eagle defense begged him to score to give Jalen Hurts one last chance.
McKinnon could have put the Kansas City Chiefs up by a touchdown. It was all there. And he slid.
McKinnon slides down at the 2-yard line.