In his defense, it did in fact look cooler, even if it was less technique and more instinct. But it’s not the only time Wharton has made a game-changing turnover. In college at Missouri S&T, Wharton had two separate fumble recoveries returned for a touchdown.
“One for 81 yards and then the other one for 64,” Wharton quickly added.
According to Missouri S&T’s historical statistics page, the score in 2018 was more like 53 yards, but we’ll round up for Turk. The 81-yard return occurred in his final year, and he also set a then-school record in 2017 with 13.5 sacks, which ranked third in NCAA Division II, and 21 tackles for loss, which was seventh in the division.
“I could run a little bit,” Wharton bragged of the returns for touchdowns. “One fumble recovery, one forced fumble, picked it up and went, so a little trifecta right there.
“We’re always big on details. I mean like 81 yards and [53], you know, you got to get some rushing yards in there.”
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