Mercer's Avant interception return lands on #SCTop10
Mercer's Alex Avant eludes a Drake defender during his 35-yard interception return, Saturday. (Photo courtesy Mercer Athletics)
Mercer's Alex Avant eludes a Drake defender during his 35-yard interception return, Saturday. (Photo courtesy Mercer Athletics)

Sunday, September 29, 2013
by Cody Bush, PFL Media Relations

MACON, Ga. – On the stat sheet, Mercer's Alex Avant had a simple 35-yard interception return for a touchdown. But a look at the play on video shows it was so much more than 35 yards. The highlight play was later picked up by ESPN on SportsCenter's Top 10 and landed at No. 4 of the top plays in the country for Sept. 28, 2013.

Special thanks to the Mercer Athletics Department for the video, which was posted on YouTube and has received more than 6,000 views overnight.