Better "QB Running Over Defender" Play??

by lturk on Aug 20, 2025 2:18 PM EDT

With Todd Graham's new offense, I figure we may see Tino out of the pocket more than last year....which made me think of the QB's back when Walt Harris used roam the sideline....which brings up the questions... Which QB had the better decimation of a defensive player?

A.) Tyler Palko running over BC defender (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwkQ_i6eetE&feature=related)

B.) Rod Rutherford running over Jonathon Vilma of Miami (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOU9LaZu9Mk&feature=related - fast forward to the 2:27 mark, sorry couldnt find the full highlight)

I was at the BC game, so I am kinda partial to that one. Both were fun to watch.

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Probably about the same

Palko was one of my favorite Pitt players ever and Rod gets my respect for the only TD in the 12-0 win over Penn State in the final game. Too close to call -

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by CardiacHill on Aug 20, 2025 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

Palko had a great first year under Harris….leaping over Pac Man Jones in the WVU win and throwing 5 TD’s at Notre Dame. I wonder how he would have evolved had Harris stayed.

All I remember from the Miami game was Trev Alberts saying Pitt had no chance before the game, then it being tied at half time, then Rod overthrowing 5’8" tall Yogi Roth in the end zone with no time left and down a touch down. Heartbreaker.

by lturk on Aug 20, 2025 4:59 PM EDT reply actions