Are we at the place where we're criticizing a kid who makes a pick and runs it back 30 yards for not running it back to the house? Woof
I think most here mean it as constructive criticism. BLaw above had a good take as did others, it was a rookie mistake to run out of bounds like a quarter back when you have the perfect opportunity to run one over. He and the staff will use this as a teaching moment. Yes he made a good play to get the ball but also had a chance to make it a great play and possibly get....
1) A TD!
2) Recognition from your D mates.
3) Recognition from the O mates for doing something they are doing little of.
4) Recognition from the conference as D player of the week if we upset BYU. (Possible)
5) A chance on the way by the QB that threw you the ball to say
thank you!
I think he was happy to have the ball and probably thinking nothing more than to get as far as he could and keep it safe. Part of the learning curve that he will get fed this week, by the staff and his peers....Defensive players are disappointed if a door is open before they go through it, he is not there yet. Still a good pick though and comfortable with him at the position.