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“Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course.” -William Shakespeare, Henry VI: Part III
The Wisconsin Badgers abused DeJean through the air with two explosives before the above clip, including a 42-yard bomb to start the drive. With it being fourth-and-short in the red zone, the defense had a chance to make a play and smolder any hopes of points for this drive.
When Wisconsin pulled both of their blockers in the backfield to the weak side, DeJean decided he was the man for the job. DeJean reads the run immediately, flies into the backfield and meets the ball carrier four yards deep in the backfield to make the stop.
Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time moments. DeJean kept his composure, lay in wait for his moment and made the play when it mattered most.
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