Insect and Spider Identification: CLOSED: Large beetle in central KY, 1 by ViburnumValley

ViburnumValley wrote:
Didn't get to see this one myself, but the spouse collected the images while staining the deck.

Obverse and reverse images, conveniently. By the image scale items (2"x8" beam below the deck boards) this was about a 2" long beetle - spouse claims "It was Big!"

Anyone recognize it? Supposedly played possum while on its back, but then would click into the air. Wish I'd been there for the entertainment...