EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 22: Le'Veon Bell #24 of the Michigan State Spartans runs with the football in the fourth quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Spartan Stadium on October 22, 2011 in East Lansing, Michigan. The Spartans defeated the Badgers 37-31 on the final play of the game. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/Getty Images)Le'Veon Bell #24 of the Michigan State Spartans runs with the football in the fourth quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Spartan Stadium on October 22, 2011 in East Lansing, Michigan. The Spartans defeated the Badgers 37-31 on the final play of the game. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/Getty Images)
They call the play “Rocket” at Michigan State. It is the long heave into the end zone as time runs out.
“Every team has it in their playbook,” said Spartans receiver Keith Nichol after making the reception that will never be forgotten in East Lansing.
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