The Rudock Interception Explained

Iowa sophomore quarterback Jake Rudock runs to the huddle for the first time.

(to himself) Alright Jake this is it. Finally, all the hard work these last two years is going to start paying off right now. I know you can do it.

And I know you can do it too.

Huh?

Rudock slows down

I know you can do it too.

What? Did I drink some bad Gatorade?

Hey Jake are you going to come to the huddle? Lets go!

Well, go on. We’ll do this together.

Wait, wait. Who is we.

Jake, I’m your quarterback spirit guide.

No, no, no, no. This is crazy, I’m just nervous. You know first game and all.

Oh, I understand. I know everything about you, after all I’m your spir-

Yeah, spirit guide. You said that.

Hey… Lets… Go… The clock is ticking.

OK, OK. Left cross, 34 flood belly.

Ooooh, that’s a good one.

Shut up.

What?

Sorry, sorry. On one. BREAK!

BLUE 42, HUT! HUT! HIKE!

Rudock takes a short three-step drop

Look at Kevonte!. Look at Kevonte.

I got it. I got it.

Rudock completes his first pass

Way to go.

Thanks!

One quarter later, Rudock rolls out

I’m not seeing anybody, you might want to just keep it.

What about C.J.?

Who?

The 6’8 tight end, he’s got position.

I guess.

Rudock throws a touchdown

Who is he talking to out there?

Oops, burrito’s coming up again.

The Hawkeyes are on the move again

Nobody open. Thoughts?

Do you see that bald eagle sitting on top of that flag pole? Majestic.

Hello? Ah, hell, I’ll do it myself.

Rudock dives into the end zone.

Beautiful, just beautiful man.

Thanks a lot, thanks — wait you’re still talking about the Eagle aren’t you?

(sniffs) Just so beautiful.

With the score tied late in the fourth quarter, Iowa gets the ball back one last time.

This is my time, the fourth quarter, and with my help it can be your time too. Are you ready to become a legend?

Yes, let’s do it.

Together.

Guys, guys we got this one in the bag. Let’s bring home that first victory. I-right, 84 gorilla monsoon, on two.

The Hawkeyes approach the line

I’m thinking the out route on this one.

I don’t know. They’ve come close to grabbing one of those. I’m thinking C.J.

Out route.

No.

Out route.

I said no.

If you don’t want be an American hero, then I guess I’ll have to be one for you.

Stanzi inhabits Rudock’s body and throws an out route. It is intercepted and returned into field goal range.

On the sideline

What happened? I… I think I blacked out.

Dude, you threw an interception. Why would you throw that out route?

Out route? Out… route?

STANZIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My bad. I thought we had it, you really need to get into that weight room. What kind of arm is that?

Ricky Stanzi, you are no longer my spirit guide. Go talk about bald eagles with somebody else.

(Still right next to Rudock) Ummm. I think I’m going to get you some water. I think the heat might have gotten to you.

Beathard walks to the cooler

Hey, make sure to grab him a cool towel too. He’ll appreciate that.

I hate being the back-up.