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posted 11-21-2013 09:19 AM
Avery Williamson is a player that is a good player and a good guy, just ask coach Stoops.
Just as he did last season, senior middle linebacker Avery Williamson is leading Kentucky in tackles going into Saturday night’s game at Georgia. However, coach Mark Stoops has learned to appreciate Williamson for more than just the plays he makes on the field.
“I wish we had Avery for another year because I think he’s always been just a terrific kid and goes about his business the right way,” said Stoops. “And I think more and more, he’s feeling comfortable and really stepping out more with the leadership role, which we really need, obviously.
“We’re searching for that guy to be able to really take command of the locker room, and I think he’s that guy that’s moving closer and closer to that, and I think it’s very important at this late stage of the season to hold it together and to keep everybody moving in the right direction.”
Stoops has a good relationship with Williamson, who came in Sunday to watch film and “hang out” a bit with the head coach.
“I think you can just tell it’s very important to him. It’s gonna hurt. The more you invest, the more it hurts,” Stoops said. “So I think the more and more players that invest an awful lot into the preparation and into the game plan and into the game, it should hurt more.”
Defensive coordinator D.J. Eliot, who coaches the linebackers, is a Williamson fan, too.
“He’s been fantastic. He’s just such a good person, not only a good player. He’s passionate about the game and he does things right off the field, and no matter what happens, he always leads, he always stays positive, doesn’t point fingers,” Eliot said. “He leads by example, comes to work every day and tries to win the next game.”
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