Washington defensive back Taylor Rapp was bent over, staring at the goal line Oregon running back CJ Verdell had just crossed to score the game-winning touchdown.
While Ducks players jumped and yelled and piled on top of each other in the back of the end zone, Rapp seemed to be frozen in that spot. Other UW players lingered around him, many standing with their hands on their hips as they watched Oregon celebrate its 30-27 overtime victory at Autzen Stadium.
Teammates and assistant coaches approached Rapp, encouraging him to stand straight. Then, just as Oregon’s students began trickling out of the stands to join their team’s celebration, Rapp and the last UW players turned and headed toward the tunnel.