In a short interview with Big Ten Network Wisconsin, former Wisconsin star wide receiver and kick returner David Gilreath talked about his experience the night before his legendary 97-yard touchdown return to open the game against the number one ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in 2010. The touchdown led the Badgers to upset the Buckeyes 31-18.
He talked about meeting former Michigan star wide receiver and current ESPN college football analyst Desmond Howard the night before the game, and the words that motivated what is known to many Wisconsin fans as ‘The Return.’ Gilreath mentions that Howard told him to show everyone his personality and that inspired him to show the world that he was the type of person to show up in big games.
It is really interesting to hear a player’s perspective on such an important play and game in the history of Wisconsin Football.
Know what tomorrow is?
It's the 🔟-year anniversary of @DavidGilreath18's kick return TD vs. No. 1 OSU.
The night before the game, @DesmondHoward gave the former @BadgerFootball WR some valuable advice.
Gilreath shares it 👇. pic.twitter.com/fTpzBf3TWc
— Wisconsin On BTN (@WisconsinOnBTN) October 15, 2020