Idaho player claims big hit on UNT's Zach Orr

[Harry]

In the Idaho Vandals’ season debut last Saturday, first-year coach Paul Petrino praised the frequency of his team’s hard-hitting

The biggest hit in the 40-6 loss at North Texas came from an unlikely source: 165-pound wide receiver Dezmon Epps.

“I love the way he competes, he probably had the best hit of the day,’’ Petrino said. “(UNT linebacker Zach Orr) came and tried to wipe him out, and he knocked (Orr) right on his tail.’’

Epps, a junior transfer from City College of San Francisco, came across the middle as a teammate made a catch on the outside. He saw Orr bearing down on him, put down his shoulder and took out the senior Lombardi Award watch list member, who had 11 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble.

“He’s a pretty tough guy, but I had to show him I wasn’t a punk,’’ Epps said. “I’m 165 (pounds) and he’s 235. I kind of surprised myself with that, but it was just a natural reaction.’’

Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/09/06/2745113/epps-makes-an-instant-impact.html

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[MeanGreenTexan]

hmmm. don't remember this. I'd love to hear Zach's side of the story, or better yet, see some film on it.

[LongJim]

They need something to grab onto after getting their asses throttled. Good for him, I say.

Celebrate little victories where you can find them, Lil Nipper!

*playful chuck under the chin*

[UNTLifer]

I like the last sentence of the article

"and then his alarm clock rang, Epps woke up and went to class."

[KingDL1]

it was likely the play was nearly over and Zach was holding up because the tackle had already been made.

[Cr1028]

http://www.meangreensports.com/allaccess/?media=402850

3:52 mark, tell Epps to STFU, Orr owns

[MeanGreenTexan]

http://www.meangreensports.com/allaccess/?media=402850

3:52 mark, tell Epps to STFU, Orr owns

Oh SNAP!

[greenjoe]

I was at a different game than Epps. All I saw in the highlights were Zorr making big hits, recovering a fumble, and "taking Epps apart." Your mileage may differ.

Beat Ohio

GO MEAN GREEN

[Varsity]

Bullskeet.

[El Paso Eagle]

What is really sad is that his team is so bad that he has to try and find happiness in one freaking play

[UNTexas]

Reminds me of my friend with a broken nose and black eyes saying you should see the other guy...

[greenminer]

What is really sad is that his team is so bad that he has to try and find happiness in one freaking play

You mean a moral victory?

I've had my fill of those. Almost 10 years worth. Let him have his and I'll keep the 40-6 W.

[UNTexas]

You mean a moral victory?

I've had my fill of those. Almost 10 years worth. Let him have his and I'll keep the 40-6 W.

Amen