The final play of the Wolverines’ loss to Michigan State on Saturday is one that will live in infamy for many Maize and Blue faithful with Michigan handing the ball over on a botched punt attempt with 10 seconds remaining, giving the in-state rival not only possession, but also the game-winning score. Despite being chiefly responsible for that snafu though, graduate transfer punter Blake O’Neill isn’t shying away from attention.
While a player in his situation wouldn’t normally be in a hurry to address the media, the Melbourne, Australia native looked at it with a different perspective when he fielded questions from the press after Tuesday’s practice.