Biggest Play of the Year (2022)

[mrmax86]

Each day from 8/20 until the Friday before Kickoff (8/29), I'd like to discuss and vote for our favorite plays from each year. Only one can win from each year. On game day, I'll make a new thread combining all the plays VN selected.

Today is 2022. What a year. 52-49. Our first #1 ranking since 1998. Such an unfortunate ending with Hooker's injury. I'll nominate several plays, and you guys help with any I missed. After we come to a consensus, I'll update the OP. The play with the most votes (likes/comments/etc) will win. Make sure to vote!

*I will leave this open for voting until noon tomorrow (8/28)*

Spoiler: Votes

#1 Bru McCoy clutch jumping catch to get into FG range vs Bama (16 votes)
15 likes
My vote

#2 Jalin Hyatt burns Alabama DB for his 4th TD (13 votes)
12 likes
1 post

#3 Ramel Keyton diving catch vs Florida on late 1H TD drive (9 votes)
9 likes

#4 Chase McGrath GW FG to end Alabama's 15-game winning streak, 52-49 (8 votes)
7 likes
1 post

#5 Hooker to Tillman, Touchdown in OT to beat Pitt (2 votes)
2 likes

THE WINNER
Bru McCoy clutch jumping catch to get into FG range vs Bama

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[mrmax86]

Hooker to Tillman, Touchdown in OT to beat Pitt

 

[mrmax86]

Ramel Keyton diving catch vs Florida on late 1H TD drive

 

[mrmax86]

Jalin Hyatt burns Alabama DB for his 4th TD (78 yards)

 

[mrmax86]

Bru McCoy clutch jumping catch to get into FG range vs Bama

 

[mrmax86]

Chase McGrath GW FG to end Alabama's 15-game winning streak, 52-49

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

Hard to choose between Hyatt’s 5 touchdowns, the Keyton and Bru catches on the final drive, and the McGrath kick that squeaked through. But it has to be a play against Bama, so you gotta choose one of those plays.

 

[mrmax86]

Hard to choose between Hyatt’s 5 touchdowns, the Keyton and Bru catches on the final drive, and the McGrath kick that squeaked through. But it has to be a play against Bama, so you gotta choose one of those plays.

You're allowed to like multiple! Don't forget to "cast" your vote(s)

 

[Orangesmokey]

To me JH had the game of 2022... that being said.. I would have to go with McGrath kicking the game winner. I watched that game with my two sons. They had never seen us beat Bama and its something I will always remember. All three of us said the same thing... "Finally!!!"

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

That Bru catch on the last drive of the Alabama game for me. Wish he never got his ankle broken by that ******** tackle they did to him. He was going to be a really good receiver for us.

 

[Hacksaw]

That Bru catch on the last drive of the Alabama game for me. Wish he never got his ankle broken by that ******** tackle they did to him. He was going to be a really good receiver for us.

That catch was a MAN's play. He knew the DB was going up with him and he latched onto the ball and would not be separated from it. McGrath never would have had a chance to kick the game winner without Bru's catch that set it up.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

You're allowed to like multiple! Don't forget to "cast" your vote(s)

Although I already said I think it has to be a Bama play, the fumble recovery on the opening kickoff against LSU deserves some honorable mention too

 

[mrmax86]

Although I already said I think it has to be a Bama play, the fumble recovery on the opening kickoff against LSU deserves some honorable mention too

Agreed. I also considered the play vs Kentucky where Doneiko Slaughter blew up the WR and Juwan Mitchell ran it back across midfield.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

Agreed. I also considered the play vs Kentucky where Doneiko Slaughter blew up the WR and Juwan Mitchell ran it back across midfield.

That would be up there too. Ended whatever slim chance Kentucky had to even make it something resembling a game.

 

[BDP!]

Diving catch by Keaton late in the first half vs Florida

 

[Carl Pickens]

Although I already said I think it has to be a Bama play, the fumble recovery on the opening kickoff against LSU deserves some honorable mention too

It definitely set the tone. LSU was beaten before they knew what happened

 

[VOLdo Raine]

In a season littered with huge plays, I’m going with Bru‘s catch to put us in FG range. Such a clutch play, with no room for error. Definitely has to be a play from the Alabama game, because I will always remember that game from ‘22 where we beat Saban, something I didn’t think we’d ever do.

 

[chuckiepoo]

In a season littered with huge plays, I’m going with Bru‘s catch to put us in FG range. Such a clutch play, with no room for error. Definitely has to be a play from the Alabama game, because I will always remember that game from ‘22 where we beat Saban, something I didn’t think we’d ever do.

Kirby’s next…

 

[Brave Volunteer]

It has to be Hyatt's performance. 5 TD catches against a Saban era defense is unheard of.

 

[NighthawkVol]

To me JH had the game of 2022... that being said.. I would have to go with McGrath kicking the game winner. I watched that game with my two sons. They had never seen us beat Bama and its something I will always remember. All three of us said the same thing... "Finally!!!"

I was in my seat in section W. My wife skipped the game and gave her ticket to my cousin. We've both loved Tennessee from birth and she said we should be together if Tennessee won the game. She had a feeling. When McGrath hit the FG, I put both fists straight up in the hair, tilted my head back and screamed at the sky above Neyland. I've never felt such visceral joy in my life. I tear up thinking about it. Next thing I knew, my cousin is grabbing me in a bear hug and jumping up and down.

Pure happiness in that moment. Easily the best sports moment of my life and I'll be 48 next month. I was at UT during the Manning years and the 98 season, but that moment topped them all.

 

[mrmax86]

This one's gonna be close, ladies and gents. Get those votes in!

 

[chuckiepoo]

Bru McCoy’s clutch reception to set up The Field Goal!

 

[Other_Guy]

Hard for me to choose. I almost want to to go with Keyton.

However, my personal favorite play in 22 was the shovel pass 2 pt play to tie.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Bru McCoy’s clutch reception to set up The Field Goal!