When asked what was going through his mind as he lined up for the game winning kick in the 2012 Sugar Bowl, Michigan kicker Brendan Gibbons calmly responded that he was dreaming of girls on the beach.
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When asked what was going through his mind as he lined up for the game winning kick in the 2012 Sugar Bowl, Michigan kicker Brendan Gibbons calmly responded that he was dreaming of girls on the beach.
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It was the biggest kick of Brendan Gibbons’ life, and he was envisioning the ball sailing through the uprights and a Michigan Sugar Bowl win. This is what champions are made of, and Gibbons was concentrating on securing a victory for his team in overtime. He was at one with the moment, and his focus [...]
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Michigan Kicker Brendan Gibbons Thought About Brunette Girls When Kicking Game-Winning Sugar Bowl Field Goal (Video)
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For Michigan kicker Brendan Gibbons, his 34-yard field goal helped Michigan win the Sugar Bowl in overtime against Virginia Tech.
During the post game press conference Gibbons was asked what he was thinking of as Virginia Tech iced him prior to his game-winning kick.
Gibbons provided the best answer of all-time:
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Sugar Bowl Postgame Transcript: Michigan
THE MODERATOR: Welcome to the official postgame press conference for the 2012 Allstate Sugar Bowl.
We'll begin with Michigan head coach Brady Hoke. We've been joined by Denard Robinson, Junior Hemingway, and Brendan Gibbons.
At this time I'm going to turn it over to Coach Hoke, a few thoughts on the game, and we'll open the floor for questions.
COACH HOKE...
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