A story to tell for the rest of his life! Dooley's comments are priceless. Only thing better would have been if the kid really was nursing a serious hangover.
Randy Platt aka "PCGator" aka "The Armchair Quarterback" aka "The Other Randy" Later Gators! Afterwhile the Rest! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Helen Huntley Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 1:50 PM To: gatortalk Subject: [gatortalk] Vols Grab Kicker Off Frat House couch One Hour Before Game Time http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/2011/vols-grab-kicker-off-frat-house-couch- one-hour-before-game-time/ Not about the Gators-but thought you would enjoy. Vols Grab Kicker Off Frat House Couch One Hour Before Game Time SEC College Football Analysis Blog Facebook Teams <http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/football/sec/sec-football-facebook.gif> SEC Football Articles College Sports Teams 2010 <http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/football/sec/sec-football-articles.gif> College Football Articles SEC Sports Teams 2010 <http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/football/sec/college-football-articles.gif > Share Article Nov 8th, 2011 By <http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/author/admin/> Kevin <http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/3aaea9965fe8d8be5d032dcfbf50c5e1?s=62&d=http%3 A%2F%2F1.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536%3Fs%3D62&r =G> This is a great story. After running out of kickers during pre-game warmups, the Tennessee Vols made a call to Derrick Brodus who was getting ready to watch the game on television from his frat house. The walk-on freshman was their only viable kicker at the moment. A police escort was sent, and Brodus was taken to the stadium. "I thought it was a dream," Brodus said. "I was just laying on my couch relaxing and I answer my phone and they just tell me that I need to come to the stadium as soon as possible." Dooley's comments on the event are even better: "[Rhome] went out there like the kickers do before pregame and they all come back in a panic," coach Derek Dooley recounted after the game. "I said 'let's get an APB out on Brodus.' It's a good thing he wasn't having too much fun on a Saturday afternoon. "I told the coaches, 'Hey - an intoxicated Brodus is better than nobody. Get him. Just get him here. Give him a Breathalyzer.' Fortunately he didn't do anything bad." So, how'd he do? 3 for 3 on extra points and a 21-yard field goal. Not bad for a frat boy! Here's the post game interview: -- Helen Huntley (727) 823-3801 www.helenhuntley.com -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
