Sean Merriman, BTN.com web editor, December 27, 2014
Gameday #13 is here. @PinstripeBowl at 4:30 on ESPN. @sficken1 using the locker that belonged to Derek Jeter today. pic.twitter.com/mTXyjTHW3o
— Tony Mancuso (@tdmancuso) December 27, 2014
Penn State senior kicker Sam Ficken had the honor of using Derek Jeter?s locker for Saturday?s Pinstripe Bowl vs. Boston College, which was played at Yankee Stadium.
How did that work out for Ficken?
Well, the Nittany Lions' senior kicker sent the game into overtime with a clutch 45-yard field goal with 20 seconds remaining in regulation.
Boston College went on to score the first touchdown in overtime, but the Eagles missed the extra point.
When it was Penn State's turn to take over the ball, Christian Hackenberg hit Kyle Carter for a 10-yard touchdown pass in overtime and Ficken drilled the extra point, lifting the Nittany Lions to a 31-30 win.
What an incredible way for Ficken to close out his collegiate career.
Sam Ficken, who used Derek Jeter?s locker in the clubhouse, delivers the #walkoff in overtime. #PSUvsBC pic.twitter.com/Zs3JbjiA4d
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) December 28, 2014
