The Play Within the Play

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After an eventful night that almost resembled a roller coaster, Temple can now take a sigh of relief that they are now 1-0, and remain on track for a double-digit win season. But let's not forget the one play that gave them their first victory of the season, and no, I am not talking about the actual kick by sophomore Brandon McManus. Right before McManus was able to get his foot on the ball, quarterback-turned-tight end Vaughn Charleton made a spectacular individual play.

Looking at the video, beginning at :35 seconds and ending at :37 seconds, you will notice just how spectacular the play really was. In that two second frame, Charleton was able to use all of his 6-foot-4 body to reach up and somehow snag the ball in the air with ease, AND without even hesitating, he perfectly (and I mean perfectly placed with the laces out) spotted the ball right where it needed to go.

The play as a whole has been seen by every Temple fan, but that two second moment involving Vaughn Charleton was overlooked by many. Sure, you can argue that a place holder is supposed to be able to catch the ball off a bad snap and place it down, but this is still college football, and with just :08 seconds on the clock in the Mayor's Cup in the season opener, the play by Charleton could go down as one of the best "forgotten in time" plays of the season.

If that play didn't impress you, how about you just ask Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo about place holding.

(Starting at :52 seconds)