Hats off to Aaron Beasley

[VolSummitt44]

Banks was a key factor to us winning..... he had at least 4 tipped passes and made some plays

He had 2 tipped passes. He was out of position a lot, like usual missed several tackles and over pursues way to often.

 

[SpookyAction]

Posted this in GregAmsler's Thoughts on the game and pasting it here because it is relevant.

Aaron Beasely's rise last night is really good for JBanks. It takes pressure off of him to fly into every play and make something happen. He can focus on assignments and make fewer of those left field screw ups that draw penalties and create negative outcomes for the D. It sets the table for them both to do only what they need to do and make plays.

 

[VolSummitt44]

Banks is not a liability. He had a bunch of tipped passes and was involved in a lot of clean up.

I got blasted by a few on this board for saying last year that Beasley had improved by the end of the season. He had gone from a liability to average in my opinion. I was told that was due to bad competition at the end. But I saw a kid who was simply playing better football. He’s taken another step this season. He’s Tennessee’s best LB. I thought losing Mitchell would hurt, but Mitchell is going to be a depth guy now (which is a great thing).

Good news is, Beasley has a Covid year, so he can come beck next year.

Banks is not our best linebacker. Beasley is and it's not close.

 

[jonnon111]

Who’d a thunk it….in the course of a year a young man can learn more about the system he’s now playing in, learn more about the position (a position he just switched to last year), get bigger and stronger, get faster and in better shape…and be an all around better player the following year

I mean. That used to be a fantasy here. Finally got a real coaching staff with some continuity. . And players are . . . Developing. Go figure.