Michael Penix Jr. referenced Geno Smith's 'didn't write back' line in his MVP speech after winning the PAC-12 Championship. Several sports news outlets and Geno Smith himself acknowledged the homage. Penix's use of the inspirational quote garnered attention and praise.
Geno Smith on Michael Penix using his didn’t write back line last week. https://t.co/SfxPe7tyYL
Michael Penix Jr. dropped Geno Smith's legendary bar in his MVP speech 🔥 https://t.co/eXJ5e7lDuy
"They tried to write us off, but we ain't write back" - Michael Penix Jr. with the Geno Smith inspiration after his PAC-12 Championship win. https://t.co/SffzpKf012
"They tried to write us off, but we ain't write back" ✍️ Michael Penix Jr. channeled his inner Geno Smith 💪 https://t.co/qv5OLUnsoy
"They tried to write us off, but we ain't write back" Michael Penix Jr. doing his best Geno Smith 😤 https://t.co/R78HsY4NmG
"They tried to write use off, but we ain't write back" Michael Penix Jr. doing his best Geno Smith 😤 https://t.co/XRUyVsWrfR