Bru McCoy retires from football

[Freak]

 

[Vol49er]

I really liked watching him play, a unique WR. Really sad what happened. Feels like the Tennessee South Carolina game has featured a lot of big time, career altering injuries (Hendon Hooker, Marcus Lattimore, etc)

 

[ArdentVol]

keep making the big plays on your new path

 

[vegasvolfan]

So saddening, but he will do well. Good kid. Still think they should have added some weight to him and made him a TE.

 

[VOLLeeann]

Good for him to know when the rest of life is so very, very much important.

 

[TheVolunteer002]

True VFL. Thanks for everything Bru.

 

[Nerwen Aldarion]

I’m glad he’s putting his health first. If he gives the rest of his future the same determination he gave on the field then he will go far in life.

 

[Titans4Vols]

Made the most important catch of the last 20 or so years of Vol football

 

[JCHateSteve]

Hate that his football career had to end. But I have no doubt he'll excel at whatever comes next for him.

 

[livefaith]

Made the most important catch of the last 20 or so years of Vol football

No matter what or where he goes. Good success young man! You will always be the guy who made THE catch to defeat Saban and the Toothless Ones. It will live in in Vol lore for generations.

 

[TheVolsFrog]

Ok, dumb question but what does medically retire from football mean when you've graduated from college and not playing professionally?
Is there some perk? Able to get disability or something? I could see if you're in college and you retire and the school has to keep you on as long as you stay academic sound.

 

[dentman23]

Ok, dumb question but what does medically retire from football mean when you've graduated from college and not playing professionally?
Is there some perk? Able to get disability or something? I could see if you're in college and you retire and the school has to keep you on as long as you stay academic sound.

I think it’s just to let people know “hey I’m retiring/quitting due to injury not because I didn’t try or couldn’t made it to the NFL” just sounds better lol

 

[Hacksaw]

Tough as nails. He'll always be a great VFL.

 

[dduncan4163]

He will forever be remembered for his 2022 Bama performance. He was CLUTCH. A true VFL

 

[dduncan4163]

Made the most important catch of the last 20 or so years of Vol football

One of the greatest catches in UT History

 

[Freak]

Made the most important catch of the last 20 or so years of Vol football

I can never watch that clip too many times.

 

[NEO]

I really liked watching him play, a unique WR. Really sad what happened. Feels like the Tennessee South Carolina game has featured a lot of big time, career altering injuries (Hendon Hooker, Marcus Lattimore, etc)

The Lattimore injury was gruesome and he was a future HOF type player. Dude was a legit freak.

 

[NighthawkVol]

I hope he stays in Tennessee. He is loved in this state.

 

[utchs81]

I hope he stays in Tennessee. He is loved in this state.

Yep, being both a revered VFL and with a degree from UT he should find his niche fairly quickly and lucratively.

 

[The Original Fade]

Great guy, solid career with some incredible moments

 

[PTSDVOL]

He was my favorite player. Catch vs bama is stuff of legend. A true VFL and warrior.

On the same plane as Jauan to me.

 

[bigorangepoppa]

I get chills every time I watch that catch. Hate it for Bru, but he very well may get into coaching going forward. Best wishes and prayers for this young man.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

Everyone talks about the Bama catch, which was great, but his long, long catch against Florida right before the half was also absolutely pivotal.

 

[RockyTop140]

Made the most important catch of the last 20 or so years of Vol football

I’ll never forget it. He made his mark while he was here

 

[EconVol92]

I'm depending on my memory here, but which game was it that Bru suffered the injurie? I remember being there, but I don't remember what game it was.