Barnett a 'savage' on field, leader in locker room

[kamoshika]

“He practices as hard as anybody I’ve been around in a long, long time,” Shoop said. “He has an intensity to him. He’s a savage when he’s out on the field.”

Barnett...said he’s just doing what needs to be done. “In the weight room, on the field, I’m going hard, just mental...I’ve improved my vocal skills and leadership because I feel like if I do that, we’ll take the next step as a team.”

Barnett had the privilege of getting one-on-one advice from the greatest leader in UT football’s modern-day history, linebacker Al Wilson. “I talked to him during the offseason, and he told me guys would look up to me, and I have to bring the guys along,” Barnett said. “He said don’t be afraid to voice your opinion, and if someone’s doing something they shouldn’t be doing, tell them.”

Shoop has noticed Barnett’s leadership kick in. “When Derek says jump, they say ‘how high?’ “ Shoop said. “He’s the Al Wilson on our defense.”
https://www.seccountry.com/tennessee/tennessees-derek-barnett-a-savage-on-field-leader-in-locker-room

 

[Vol_til_I_die]

He's no Myles Garrett.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

14 sacks for DB this year. Mark it down!

 

[orangefreak21]

He's no Myles Garrett.

 

[livefaith]

Barnett gets his #s against top-level competition. On the other hand, Barnett plays great against weak opponents. :yes:

 

[turdherder11]

Love that he's seeking advice from one of our best LBs and vocal leaders in ut history. Al was a key piece in our NC season. The young kids who post here missed out.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

He's no Myles Garrett.

Barnett is way better than Garrett.

 

[dhb92]

Barnett is way better than Garrett.

Blue font people! Cmon!

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

I feel pain for opposing QBs this season!

 

[Remy]

“He practices as hard as anybody I’ve been around in a long, long time,” Shoop said. “He has an intensity to him. He’s a savage when he’s out on the field.”

Barnett...said he’s just doing what needs to be done. “In the weight room, on the field, I’m going hard, just mental...I’ve improved my vocal skills and leadership because I feel like if I do that, we’ll take the next step as a team.”

Barnett had the privilege of getting one-on-one advice from the greatest leader in UT football’s modern-day history, linebacker Al Wilson. “I talked to him during the offseason, and he told me guys would look up to me, and I have to bring the guys along,” Barnett said. “He said don’t be afraid to voice your opinion, and if someone’s doing something they shouldn’t be doing, tell them.”

Shoop has noticed Barnett’s leadership kick in. “When Derek says jump, they say ‘how high?’ “ Shoop said. “He’s the Al Wilson on our defense.”
https://www.seccountry.com/tennessee/tennessees-derek-barnett-a-savage-on-field-leader-in-locker-room

High praise when your DC describes you as "savage." Shoop is on record Barnett is his enforcer. Mr. Kublanow meet the Vol team 120 savage.

 

[Pacer92]

This year will be a special year to wrap up a special career...enjoy vol fans..

 

[photovol]

Player driven teams can be almost unstoppable provided they have the right leadership, the sky's the limit
Go Vols

 

[Biopsyman]

Going to become very wealthy next spring

 

[mercuryvol]

If I remember correctly, Wilson did a bit more than "tell them."

 

[Dudleys87]

14 sacks for DB this year. Mark it down!

With the teams on the schedule especially the back half i feel like 14 would be a letdown coming of a 20sck season

 

[tbones0711]

If I remember correctly, Wilson did a bit more than "tell them."

i recollect him taking his open hand and slapping a teammate across the helmet. enough to get the message across. probaly what you are referencing.

 

[VolFootballIsLife]

He has become one of my all time favorites to put on the orange jersey.