Simon Fraser University may have lost their home-opener to the South Dakota School of Mines by a final score of 26-7 but it was not without its highlights. Defensive Coordinator Taylor Summers has taken to social media to draw attention to an unbelievable play made by senior defensive back Matt Duda.
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Senior Safety mattduda made an UNREAL heads up play this past weekend against South Dakota School of Mines ???????????? .Tag your favorite IG highlight pages below to make this go viral⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️ .… https://t.co/PbNj7b1TUp
— Coach Taylor Summers (@CoachTSummers) September 26, 2019
The video, posted to Instagram, features the Vancouver native Duda diving out of bounds to corral a throw away by the School of Mines quarterback. Unable to get his feet down, Duda turns in mid-air and chest passes the ball to a teammate before he fully exits play. It was an impressive feat of athleticism that might be more fitting on a Hollywood screen than on top of Burnaby Mountain.
Check out this @SFUFootball highlight! I thought this only happened in the movies. Chest pass while flying out of bounds to save an interception. #RepTheLeaf pic.twitter.com/Ve6zIsEVZB
— JC Abbott (@JC_AbbottCFL) September 27, 2019
As a Canadian born senior, Duda will be eligible for the upcoming 2020 CFL draft. While his 5’9 frame may hold him back from top prospect consideration, plays like this one will certainly stand out when teams look at the tape.
While the video has not yet succeeded in “going viral”, it has to be ranked as one of the craziest college plays to take place on Canadian soil.
The SFU Clan remain Canada’s only NCAA team, playing in Division 2, and will resume their season at home on Saturday against Azusa Pacific.
