Derek Helton knelt down at the 43 yard line. His roommate, best friend and placekicking partner, Josh Jasper, went through his usual pre-kick routine: three steps back and two over to the left. Joey Crappell stood over the football at the 36 yard line, flanked by eight teammates, four on his left and right-hand side.
It’s October 9, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. The LSU Tigers are trailing the Florida Gators 29-26 with 35 seconds left in regulation. Jasper lined up for a 53-yard field goal to tie the game and hopefully force overtime in The Swamp.
Or so Florida thought.