Kalen DeBoer praises game-winning effort, energy from Lotzeir Brooks
By Ethan Stone
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A few Alabama fans laughed when Kalen DeBoer signed 3-star Lotzeir Brooks out of Millville High School in New Jersey. It’s safe to say they’re not doubting the signing now.
The true freshman wide receiver had the game of his young career on Friday night, hauling in a pair of touchdowns with a season-high 79 receiving yards to help lift the Crimson Tide over No. 8 Oklahoma, 34-24. The following score, which finally put Alabama on the board after falling into a 17-0 hole early, was his first touchdown of the season.
When asked about his effort postgame, head coach Kalen DeBoer was actually surprised that Brooks posted his first and second career touchdowns. Here’s what he had to say about Brooks’ energy against the Sooners:
“Those are his first two total?” DeBoer said. “Yeah, the guy, he’s got twitch, he’s got the ability to separate, and then he’s really good with the ball in his hands. I think you saw a little bit of all that happening, whether it would be on third down, on a third down there in the first half, the touchdowns — winning before you catch the ball, the other one winning after you have the ball in your hands. Love the energy he brings. He pretty loose, easy going, and sometimes I make sure I got to reel him in a little bit. But, man, that’s when he’s at his best. So, just let him be who he is. You know, kind of figuring out your players as you go through the season. He came out and had a great game.”
Alabama won the first battle, but there’s much more to come. The Crimson Tide will now travel to Pasadena to face Heisman Trophy QB Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
