As the final play last Saturday in Gainesville showed, no play in college football is as exciting as the “Hail Mary” pass. It once again proves that no game is over if you’re within a touchdown and your quarterback has a rocket arm.
All successful Hail Marys are amazing, regardless of whether the University of Alabama or the University of the Incarnate Word delivers them. But how do you determine where Florida’s last-second win against Tennessee ranks? Well in my opinion, a Hail Mary’s greatness boils down to its overall bearing on the season and the excitement of the game.