Offensive linemen rarely get the glory they deserve. They wind up covered in blood and sweat in the trenches while flashy wide receivers, running backs, and quarterbacks get all the accolades.
In a game versus the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 5, Oakland Raiders’ right tackle, 320-pound Marshall Newhouse, picked up a fumble and fantasized about taking it 60 yards to the house. But his dreams were dashed after five yards in an epic display of aerial ballet.
Raiders OT Marshall Newhouse was gonna take the loose ball to the house, then reality hit
— NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) November 6, 2017
(Video via @_MarcusD2_) pic.twitter.com/O3rOUAvPPo
In the third quarter of the Raiders’ 27-24 win, Dolphins’ defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh got around Marshall Newhouse and stripped quarterback Derek Carr of the ball. Newhouse quickly scooped up the pigskin, and instead of dropping on the ball to protect it, he headed for the end zone, 60-plus yards away. As he switched the ball between hands, Newhouse was upended by Dolphins’ linebacker Kiko Alonso and spun through the air like a helicopter, fumbling the ball in the process.
The hilarious play attracted a lot of attention on social media, so Pardon My Take called Newhouse to get his thoughts on it after the game. “It started good. They ran like a stunt, and I picked up Suh, and then it went bad and he got past me,” Newhouse said, “and he stripped the quarterback. And then it was good, because I made a relatively athletic play and figured, ‘Oh, I’ll get some of the yards back from the mistake that I caused.’ And then it just went really, really bad. And then I saw lots of aqua Miami uniforms coming at me.”
“He’s an athlete,” Raiders’ head coach Jack Del Rio said of Newhouse at a post-game press conference. “He was going to go at least another four or five yards. It’s one of those, like — ‘Get down! Get down’ [situations]. He saw the end zone. I don’t even really think he was thinking first down. He was thinking ‘I’m gonna score.’ That’s what those big guys do. We try to get them to think about just locking up the ball and protecting it, but they can’t help it. They’re going for the end zone.”
After the game, hilarious clips of the “helicopter fumble” began popping up on Twitter, and even Newhouse got in on the fun.
Marshall Newhouse spin x I Believe I Can Fly (r @AJE710) pic.twitter.com/MJLoCcxmDJ
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) November 6, 2017
John Elway or Marshall Newhouse pic.twitter.com/iayave7w3H
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) November 6, 2017
Titanic Marshall Newhouse; now in slow motion pic.twitter.com/cfa5KPJAFg
— LastPrinceofKrypton (@GodofKrypton) November 6, 2017
Don't pretend like Marshall Newhouse lumbering gracefully to "On The Beautiful Blue Danube" isn't art. #Raiders @SilverBlakPride pic.twitter.com/soEE3YMXKd
— Clay Wendler (@ClayWendler) November 6, 2017
Marshall Newhouse helicopter reversed pic.twitter.com/tomjhKR1o3
— ⓂarcusD (@_MarcusD2_) November 6, 2017
Fins would've ended up with the ball inside the 20 had Marshall Newhouse not decided he was going to try and be William "refrigerator" Perry
— Jake Winderman (@jakewinderman) November 6, 2017
The amount of air and distance Marshall Newhouse got on his helicopter is so impressive. pic.twitter.com/2VDbCufVYx
— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) November 6, 2017
HAAALLLLLPPPPPPP pic.twitter.com/pcHFkQ7f8A
— Marshall Newhouse (@MNewhouse74) November 6, 2017
Mistakes were made. pic.twitter.com/IHm9WFJY7S
— Marshall Newhouse (@MNewhouse74) November 6, 2017
Ever wonder what a big man is thinking when grabs a football? Marshall Newhouse told us on today's Pardon My Take pic.twitter.com/fQcrW1qHgP
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) November 6, 2017
Grieving couple comforting each other
This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.