Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sport
Tyler Lauletta

College Football Fans Tired of Gus Johnson Forcing Nickname on Marvin Harrison Jr.

Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. did everything he could to carry No. 2 Ohio State to victory against No. 3 Michigan on Saturday. While the Buckeyes came up just short, as the Wolverines took the win 30–24, Harrison’s brilliant effort did not go unnoticed.

One man eager to comment on Harrison’s greatness was play-by-play man Gus Johnson. After Harrison broke free to score with eight minutes left to play, cutting the Buckeyes’ deficit to 27–24, Johnson praised Harrison with a nickname that the Fox commentator has appeared eager to make stick over the past few months.

“Touchdown! Maserati Marv!” Johnson said as Harrison broke the plane. “Marvin Harrison Jr. with the 14-yard score, and just like that, Ohio State marches it right down the field and scores.” 

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.