One of the most terrifying moments of Braxton Hoyett’s life was followed almost instantaneously by one of the most thrilling sensations of his 22 years on Earth. The dreams of glory that quickly followed were snuffed out before they even could truly form, but that took nothing away from Hoyett’s shining moment.
Late in the third quarter of Saturday’s game between Mississippi State and Kentucky, the Wildcats were in the early stages of a promising drive, having neared midfield. When the ball was snapped on first down at the 45, UK quarterback Stephen Johnson dropped back in the pocket and started looking for an open receiver.