No, we’re not talking about the Aerosmith song here. Rather, the James Madison football team (currently ranked #1 in the FCS — nee Division 1-AA) certainly likes late game heroics. They trailed national champion Appalachian State by 21 at halftime, but came back to win. They trailed late against Richmond late in the fourth quarter by 8, but scored a touchdown and tying two-point conversion, stopped Richmond’s drive, then took the ensuing punt back for a winning touchdown with 1 second remaining on the clock.
All of that may be topped by the shocker in Philadelphia this past weekend. Looking at near certain defeat, needing a “short” hail-mary type play, this is what JMU found against Villanova (who had already defeated then-#1 Richmond in Philadelphia earlier this season).
Who knows how this season will end, but James Madison has definitely shown itself to be top-notch (with a never-say-die attitude) this season. I’m sure their alumni (like my brother-in-law Dennis) are enjoying this. Good luck the rest of the way.
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