Tennessee Vols WR Bru McCoy details how he feels when the ball isn't coming his way during a game
The Tennessee Vols' offense can hurt defenses in a lot of different ways. Tennessee can effectively run the ball, they have several wide receivers that could start for any program in the SEC, and they have a couple of talented tight ends that may not get the ball thrown their way a lot, but they're […]
The Tennessee Vols' offense can hurt defenses in a lot of different ways.
Tennessee can effectively run the ball, they have several wide receivers that could start for any program in the SEC, and they have a couple of talented tight ends that may not get the ball thrown their way a lot, but they're always a threat to make a big play.
Because of all the weapons the Vols have, it means that not everyone is going to have a gaudy stat line at the end of a win.
Tennessee senior wide receiver Bru McCoy, a transfer from USC, knows that feeling first hand.
Through two games this season, the former five-star recruit has just seven receptions for 72 yards and 0 touchdowns.
The Vols have found success running the ball early this season which has resulted in not quite as many opportunities for Tennessee's wide receivers.
McCoy, however, doesn't mind. In fact, he gets excited if the ball isn't going his way (not that he's shying away from catching passes…that definitely isn't the case) because it means he gets to block, something he loves doing.
"Me personally, I love to block," said McCoy during a recent interview with On3's Andy Staples. "I love to block. I love to play physical. I do my best to take advantage of those plays on the perimeter. If they're dropping eight, or it's a prevent type of coverage or cloud, those are opportiunuiltes for other people to get the ball. So you just do what you can and play the game within the game. Whether that's blocking downfield, or making sure that I run a certain route to pull a safety, whatever it may be, it's just showing up in every way you can."
That's the type of attitude it takes to win an SEC championship. Unselfish play and putting the team first.
Every wide receiver that touches the field for the Vols has the ability to put up massive numbers. But for that to happen, other players have to do their job. And McCoy is clearly ready to do whatever's asked of him to make sure Tennessee's offense consistently operates at a high level.
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