Kent State Player's Wrong-Way Run Internet Hit

Linebacker Andre Parker recovers fumble, runs 58 yards in wrong direction during Flashes home opener

Posted Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 1:52 pm ET|Updated Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 1:53 pm ET

A massive fireworks show capped the home opener victory over Towson University 41-21.

But the moment that's grabbing attention this morning is a linebacker's wrong-way run during the game.

Linebacker Andre Parker receovered a fumble during a punt and sprinted in the wrong direction toward Kent State's goal, ESPN reports.

Videos of the run on YouTube have already garnered a few hundred thousand hits.

Watch the video of the return, which is attached to this article.

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