Brown was a starter for you guys last year. How was his play and what can you tell me about Brents?
UL LBers Brown and Brents transfer to WKU
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Great young men who are leaving Louisville with their degrees in hand. Both were US Army All Americans and Coach Strong recruits who never quite lived up to their potential. Keith Brown lost a step due to a knee injury. He was only a part time starter at outside linebacker - the starters when healthy were Devonte Fields and Treyvon Young. Even having lost a step, he's still a good solid linebacker.
The biggest problem I had with Keith was that there were times he seemed to be slow to recognize what the offense was running. As an example, in our game against Clemson, the Tigers used a "trick" formation that had an offensive tackle split out wide of the tight end. Brown ended up attempting to cover the offensive tackle on a play that resulted in Clemson throwing for a TD to the tight end. Had Brown understood what was going on more quickly, he would have rushed the quarterback instead of covering an offensive lineman who didn't need to be covered.
Dawson-Brents is bigger than Keith Brown, and played some as a down lineman for us. Primarily a back-up defensive end in a 3-4 or 4-3 configuration. His problem was being stuck behind some really good defensive linemen, most of whom will be returning.
I could see both turning into very good players for WKU, assuming there is more playing time available for them.
The biggest problem I had with Keith was that there were times he seemed to be slow to recognize what the offense was running. As an example, in our game against Clemson, the Tigers used a "trick" formation that had an offensive tackle split out wide of the tight end. Brown ended up attempting to cover the offensive tackle on a play that resulted in Clemson throwing for a TD to the tight end. Had Brown understood what was going on more quickly, he would have rushed the quarterback instead of covering an offensive lineman who didn't need to be covered.
Dawson-Brents is bigger than Keith Brown, and played some as a down lineman for us. Primarily a back-up defensive end in a 3-4 or 4-3 configuration. His problem was being stuck behind some really good defensive linemen, most of whom will be returning.
I could see both turning into very good players for WKU, assuming there is more playing time available for them.
I wish both these young men the best. I hope that their careers go well on the hill.
My knee jerk reaction is, this tells me the Louisville program is arriving, if it hasn't already. These are two good football players that must not think they can get enough snaps next year.
Maybe there is much more to the story, but as the complete outsider that's how I'm seeing it.
Thoughts?
My knee jerk reaction is, this tells me the Louisville program is arriving, if it hasn't already. These are two good football players that must not think they can get enough snaps next year.
Maybe there is much more to the story, but as the complete outsider that's how I'm seeing it.
Thoughts?
Spot on hop.. Much better to reload than to rebuild. Uof L moving forward ll_
Both of those guys were huge recruits at the time. It is remarkable that we have so much depth on defense. WKU is getting a couple of really good players.
This is more about the system that allows graduates with eligibility to transfer and play immediately. Why stay at U of L and play sparingly when they can possibly be a starter for another team. Wish them the best. Glad they are going to WKU.
Any word on where Will Gardner transferred to???
He should have gone to WKU too!!!
Will Gardner reportedly transferred to Division II West Georgia.
Hope this doesn't hurt us if there are injuries.
That said, they are transferring to my second favorite State team.
Go Toppers.
That said, they are transferring to my second favorite State team.
Go Toppers.