Brandeis quarterback Wynter Smith didn’t just win a game last week; he clinched a wild 35-28 rivalry victory over O’Connor with a massive 54-yard rushing touchdown with only 43 seconds left. This dude isn’t just a playmaker with his legs, he’s showing leadership that’s making everyone on the sideline take notice.
The Legs That Are Saving Brandeis
Smith’s ability to run the ball is what truly sets him apart. Last Friday against O’Connor, he rushed for three touchdowns and threw for another. That’s a full four scores in a single game! The Broncos were up 21-10 at halftime, but then O’Connor dropped 15 points in the third quarter, taking a four-point lead into the final frame. Talk about hitting a speed bump. But even with the pressure, Smith’s confidence never wavered. Brandeis coach Kemmie Lewis perfectly summed it up: “He’s so dynamic. Anytime you’ve got a kid of that caliber that can throw the ball and run the ball and understand defenses and understand where those holes are, it’s a great thing to have.” Smith says it’s all about his mentality, a willingness to do “whatever it takes to win.” We saw that on full display with that game-winning dash.
Leadership That’s Straight-Up Humble
You’d think a guy scoring game-winning touchdowns would be flexing, right? Not Wynter Smith. Brandeis senior wide receiver Grayson Hallmark said it best: “He’s the one scoring all the touchdowns, getting all the yards but when we get on the sideline, every single time we get there, he’s coming up to the receivers saying, ‘Good job, way to block.’” This third-year starter even buys his offensive linemen food at lunch to keep them happy! Hallmark says Smith “doesn’t have a big ego or anything like that. He stays humble.” Even beyond the varsity squad, senior wide receiver Hakim Frampton noted Smith is “always around” the JV and freshman teams. After last week’s heroics, Smith could have easily boasted about his 54-yard sprint, but instead, he talked about the team. “We bounced back from adversity and it really showed the type of team we have,” he said. “Especially when the outside noise, the crowd and all that is affecting the game, we put that aside and we just executed.” That’s the kind of leadership every squad dreams of.
Wynter Smith is proving to be the complete package for Brandeis, a dual-threat on the field and an incredible leader off it. What will this dude do next? He’s already shown he’s willing to do whatever it takes to win, and that’s exactly what you want from your quarterback.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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