Cordy

[W'boro'Cuse315]

With 3 mins left we give NCST the ball at their own 15 up 44-41. Let's be honest, we ALL thought Finley was marching them down for at least a FG to send it to OT.

That's when Antwan "Giant" Cordy decided to leave his imprint on the game. On 1st down he makes an awesome play leaping with the full extension of his 5'8" frame to deflect a pass away. The very next play he makes an excellent solo form tackle on their RB Gallaspy (who outweighs him by nearly 60 lbs.) knocking him back for no gain to set up 3rd & 10 & Armstrong's game-sealing INT. These were his only tackle & PBU of the game.

It hasn't been a big statistical year for Cordy as he's battled injuries & been subbed in & out situationally but what a way to step up with the game on the line. That's a leader.

 

[Nicknack]

In all honesty, no, I really didn't. Although, that might be more due to the 12pk that was residing in my stomach at the time.

Great point about Cordy though.

 

[Cusefan69]

Have to give Cordy some love...made a huge impact endgame. Totally agree...

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

Yup 2 fabulous plays by him prior to the Armstrong pick.

 

[OttoMets]

The pass breakup is the best play I remember Cordy making in his career. That was huge, good for him.

 

[hungrychuck]

Cordy cited the benefit of talks with a campus counselor in the syracuse.com article.

I found some of this almost chilling. Not that you couldn't witness his apprehension in earlier games: trying to tackle with one arm or with his torso.

You just have to feel for the kid. And enjoy all the more the fact that he was able to overcome his fears at such a crucial juncture.

<<"I wasn't really being myself out there," Cordy said. "I wasn't really letting myself loose. I was like, 'I don't want to get hurt anymore.' Having so many surgeries makes you overthink things. It's been with me this whole season."

"He talked to me about things and how he seen some plays that I was acting afraid out there because I had gotten hurt in practice," Cordy said. "So he just told me to let it loose, that God will control everything. And I thank him for that."

"... Today, I just tried to say, 'If I get hurt, I get hurt. If I don't, I don't.'" >>

 

[OttoinGrotto]

It was like Cordy, Dungey and Strickland knew it was a bowl game if they made some plays.