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Head coach Rich Rodriguez was seen erupting on the sidelines when his Jacksonville State offense ran the “Tush Push” on first down. The unit seemed to get confused on where the ball was spotted after the previous play, leading to a hilarious scene.
The play has been a topic of discussion at the NFL level over the last few years. The Philadelphia Eagles have perfected their form of the move, which they’ve tabbed the “Brotherly Shove.”
Philly has run the play with such great success that many around the league are now pushing to ban it completely.
“Every first down is a 1st-and-9 for us,” Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said earlier this season.
Jalen Hurst and Co. have been nearly unstoppable in short yardage situations, converting that patented move at a clip of more than 90%. The success has many around the country, at every level, attempting to replicate.
Imitation is often the highest form of flattery, but on Wednesday, we saw a “Tush Push” end in hilarity.
In a matchup between Jacksonville State and FIU, the Gamecocks hurried to the line for a second quarter play. The offense believed it was facing a 3rd-and-inches after a six-yard run from Anwar Lewis.
Players didn’t realize the officials had actually given JSU a first down on the spot until it was too late.
Rich Rod is not happy about the ole 1st & 10 tush push
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 25, 2023
Jacksonville State got two yards on the play as Rich Rodriguez went berserk on the sidelines. The accidental “Tush Push” put the Gamecocks behind the chains, and they’d punt two plays later.
Luckily, the mishap didn’t hurt Rich Rod’s bunch too much. After jumping out to a 21-0 first quarter lead, the Gamecocks went into cruise control chasing after their seventh win of the year.