A BYU football clip making the rounds on X is drawing a huge reaction, and not everyone sees the same thing in it.
The short video, which surfaced Thursday, has already cleared 3 million views. It’s being shared with the caption, “Still the wildest thing I’ve ever seen someone do with a football.” The play in question appears to show former offensive lineman Connor Pay delivering what many online are calling the perfect snap.
That’s where the debate starts. One commenter wrote, “Wild how many people in the replies aren’t noticing the ball is landing perfectly in throwing position with the laces on his fingers,” while another said, “Seeing how many ppl not understanding how the laces being right in his hands is a big thing shows some of yall shouldn’t talk ball,” someone else wrote.
Not everybody was buying the hype. “Everything in that video was so ordinary, I am not even sure what you’re referring to,” another user shared.
“Top Long snappers routinely put the ball and laces where they want from 14-15 yards,” someone claimed. “That’s not a very good snap at all,” a user suggested.
The viral moment comes as the Cougars prepare for another Holy War. No.
9 BYU is set to play No. 3 Utah on Saturday, with a 10 a.m.
MST kickoff at Rice-Eccles Stadium. It will be the first 10 a.m. start in the series since 1996.
BYU running back LJ Martin is doubtful after suffering a lower-body injury in early October, though sources say he is trending toward playing.
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