Warrior, Leader, Winner: Thank you for everything, Charlie Brewer

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In December of 2016, having never set foot on campus in an official capacity as a recruit, you, Charlie Brewer, a one-time SMU pledge, made a decision based on faith to join Matt Rhule in Waco at Baylor.

None of us knew when you made your pledge and arrived on campus that Baylor had secured the commitment from the player that would be the No. 2 statistical quarterback in the history of the program, second only to Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III, but we were in for a treat for the next four years.

There were many ins and outs, ups and downs and twists and turns in your career, but this isn’t a time to discuss those things. What is appropriate is to take this opportunity to say thank you to the man who would do the unimaginable to convert the most insignificant of third down attempts, or give up his body for the biggest of touchdowns in the biggest moments. 

You came to Baylor in what many consider the darkest hours of the program and you were part of the team that elevated Baylor back to national relevancy. You were the leader of the team through the thick in and thin.  You were the ultimate competitor and that competitive nature made you a joy to watch, win or lose. 

Thank you for each and every one of your 21 victories, every single one of your 87 touchdowns and every single one of your 10,739 yards that you scratched, clawed and fought for. 

The leaps into the end zone, the lowered shoulder into the chest of a defender for a first down, the Houdini escapes from the pockets, the comeback victories. From my seat, all of the memories will forever be cherished.

At the conclusion of what has been a frustrating season it is easy for many of us to forget that a big thanks is owed to you. We thank you that you did not allow losing seasons to be acceptable. A bar that had fallen prior to your arrival due to things out of your control, you helped pick it up and reset it for all of us to enjoy once again.

Your career at Baylor will be defined by more than the result of 2020, a year that has thrown many hurdles and obstacles in the pathway. 

Warrior. Leader. Winner. That’s how I will choose to remember you. 

Thank you for your four years in Waco and good luck at your next stop.