Let’s talk about Will Brooks

[SKBubba]

 

[Orange defense]

Will Brooks who?? What’s up?

 

[BigOrangeCrush32]

I'm very glad he got the pick six, but watch the replay again. He abandoned a receiver that was wide open in the endzone that could have easily been six for NCST.

Maybe he had an exceptional read on the QB's eyes when he chose to jump to the other receiver, but it looked like he was very fortunate not to give up a TD.

The opposite safety was already heading over and prob would have had a play in the ball if he throws deep. It was covered and Will made a great read. That's called confidence in your teammates to be in position.

 

[Chickenfarmer]

Great game young man. Somebody pony up the money from NIL and pay for his tuition.

 

[IBlvNTmWrk]

The opposite safety was already heading over and prob would have had a play in the ball if he throws deep. It was covered and Will made a great read. That's called confidence in your teammates to be in position.

I agree the opposite safety was heading over, but he was still too far away and really didn't have a shot at making a play. If the receiver was hit in stride he would have strolled into the endzone.



There was another view from the opposite endzone where you could see the other safety sliding over, but I can't find that replay.

 

[Godfatha]

I’ll happily eat my crow.

 

[adam.vol]

On Brooks’s INT return: Did anyone else notice Pili out sprint the receiver to get in front and then buried him in the ground? Pili is quick.

 

[GoVols1961]

If Brooks takes on the other receiver, the targeted receiver easily has a first down and possibly a touchdown. In this case, had the other receiver been targeted and strolled in, that would be on somebody else, not Brooks. IMHO of course.

 

[FLVOL_79]

Will Brooks is the Rod Wilkes we deserved.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Reese Davis bringing a little John Ward into the call

 

[CNCVol88]

I agree the opposite safety was heading over, but he was still too far away and really didn't have a shot at making a play. If the receiver was hit in stride he would have strolled into the endzone.

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There was another view from the opposite endzone where you could see the other safety sliding over, but I can't find that replay.

We could argue whether that was right or wrong all day long but in the heat of the moment will Brooks made the right call and it took him to the house. If Eric berry made that same play you wouldn't criticize him at all because he was a 5*. You're doing it now because Brooks is a walk on and you have preconceived notions about it.

 

[VAVol85]

He's playing safety. If the deep receiver isn't his assignment, then I guess they've re-defined the rules of playing safety.

There was another safety back there (out of the picture) and a CB that had the only receiver on the left side.

 

[IBlvNTmWrk]

We could argue whether that was right or wrong all day long but in the heat of the moment will Brooks made the right call and it took him to the house. If Eric berry made that same play you wouldn't criticize him at all because he was a 5*. You're doing it now because Brooks is a walk on and you have preconceived notions about it.

I made an observation and shared it on a football message board. Anyone who watches the replay with an open mind can see the same thing. But you've figured it out... I apparently hate it when walk-ons are successful.

 

[LittleVol]

You're all seeing something different than I am... he was wide open running torward the endzone, with the ball still in the QB's hands.

You keep neglecting to mention the immense pressure he was under.

He had to get rid of it or eat it. He chose to get rid of it an Will was right there where he wanted to be.

This camera angle isn’t showing the deep support.

 

[marcusluvsvols]

Brooks looks like a starter or just like we have on Oline, a backup that will sub for multiple spots in the secondary and get LOTS of playing time because he knows exactly what everyone should be doing, and where they should be on every play. He knows our defense inside out and back to front because he is sharp and a hard worker. Lost on lots of people these days who only look at star ratings (and skin color if we are being honest, never expecting a white guy to start at DB) is the intelligence factor. There are lots of great athletes who will never be great players at safety, LB, QB, and even WR because they simply can't learn the playbook and know where they should be (and their teammates) on every snap. I can name several former UT players that never reached their athletic potential in the NFL because they simply arent smart enough or won't study. I hope Boo isn't one of them so he can be a starter now at Star from day 1. If he doesn't, it won't be due to athletic ability...it will be because he cannot do it mentally.

There are a few players SO gifted they can be even solid NFL players despite not having it between the ears, like C.P. who never could learn the playbook at UT or the Vikings. There are some positions where you do not need to make reads or learn a playbook, so great athletes can flourish regardless. ( DE Julius Peppers can barely speak English. No way he reads or writes on a 3rd grade level) Peppers was a ProBowl caliber player who signed a $100 million contract, one of the 1st players to do so in the NFL. Brooks doesn't have incredible physical talents like some other players but he has enough talent, intelligence, experience, and dedication that his 4* peers cannot take the job from him and keep him off the field. The coaches love Brooks and I think he will make a name for himself this season.

Where all you Negas that trashed Brooks in this thread now that his 85yard pick six blew the game wide open last night??? I was there and loved it btw.

Where yall Negas saying Banks is no good ? Our defense hasnt surrendered a TD in 3 plus games. Nico has scored more points AGAINST UT than the defense has allowed in the last 3 games.

Bunch of posters in this thread looking really damn stupid right now for trashing Brooks, Banks, Martinez, and our defense. Brooks in particular blew that game WIDE open. NCSU was down what 10-3 and in our redzone...that HUGE pick six flipped it from likely 10-6 or 10-10 to instead 17-3 VOLS and the rout was on. I lost my voice in the 3rd quarter, but my NCSU grad little brother sitting next to me screamed " that was a backbreaker" when Brooks ran past us for that TD. Game. Over.

 

[LittleVol]

Great game young man. Somebody pony up the money from NIL and pay for his tuition.

It’s probably already good

 

[wrangler]

Reese Davis bringing a little John Ward into the call

More than once yesterday. I heard "Touchdown Tennessee!" and "Give him six!", seemed like a few times.

 

[BigALWiLson]

I'm very glad he got the pick six, but watch the replay again. He abandoned a receiver that was wide open in the endzone that could have easily been six for NCST.

Maybe he had an exceptional read on the QB's eyes when he chose to jump to the other receiver, but it looked like he was very fortunate not to give up a TD.

He was not responsible for the outside guy once the shift occurred. He was responsible for the boundary right where he was. Slow down the play frame by frame. The outside db had the route to the ez. He made the right read.

 

[marcusluvsvols]

Wills Brooks is the Rod Wilkes we deserved.

Exactly. He was HIM yesterday. Broke their backs man. Don't know if you were there bro, but that TD opened the floodgates. Totally deflated their offense, totally pumped our VOLS up til they were a pack rabid dogs.

More than once yesterday. I heard "Touchdown Tennessee!" and "Give him six!", seemed like a few times.

I am gonna rewatch the game today. I couldnt tell from the stands yesterday who forced and recovered those fumbles etc. Same for some of the plays on offense when they were on the far end of the field. Just too far away to tell...my vision may have been a little blurry as well though in all honesty. Haha. GO VOLS

 

[bpalmer28]

Reese Davis bringing a little John Ward into the call

Boo Carter is fast.

 

[BigALWiLson]

I agree the opposite safety was heading over, but he was still too far away and really didn't have a shot at making a play. If the receiver was hit in stride he would have strolled into the endzone.

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There was another view from the opposite endzone where you could see the other safety sliding over, but I can't find that replay.

The ball is already gone at this point so has zero relevance .... look over the leaping defenders head Brooks is already in his break to the ball dude. He was where he was supposed to be. His Responsibilty was the Quarter.

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

Reese Davis bringing a little John Ward into the call

Reece is a rare Bammer of the classy variety. You can tell he has a lot of respect for UT.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Where all you Negas that trashed Brooks in this thread now that his 85yard pick six blew the game wide open last night??? I was there and loved it btw.

Where yall Negas saying Banks is no good ? Our defense hasnt surrendered a TD in 3 plus games. Nico has scored more points AGAINST UT than the defense has allowed in the last 3 games.

Bunch of posters in this thread looking really damn stupid right now for trashing Brooks, Banks, Martinez, and our defense. Brooks in particular blew that game WIDE open. NCSU was down what 10-3 and in our redzone...that HUGE pick six flipped it from likely 10-6 or 10-10 to instead 17-3 VOLS and the rout was on. I lost my voice in the 3rd quarter, but my NCSU grad little brother sitting next to me screamed " that was a backbreaker" when Brooks ran past us for that TD. Game. Over.

Don't worry, the negas will return at the slightest opportunity, they always do. Let ole Will miss a tackle, or give up a few 1st downs or a score, and the negas will be right back in full force. You bet your house on that and win the whole casino.

 

[swampfoxfan]

Brooks pick six came at a critical moment and went a long ways in Tennessee curb stomping NCSU.

 

[IBlvNTmWrk]

You keep neglecting to mention the immense pressure he was under.

He had to get rid of it or eat it. He chose to get rid of it an Will was right there where he wanted to be.

This camera angle isn’t showing the deep support.

Maybe this camera angle will help, as this is the one I had referenced in a previous comment that showed a better view of the play.

The "immense" pressure was one d-lineman who was still 3 yards away. And the "deep support" couldn't be seen from the other camera angle because the other safety was at least 10 - 15 yards away.

I am not taking anything away from Will Brooks' interception, I'm simply trying to point out that if the QB had decided to throw to the other receiver he had an untouched path to the endzone.