Each of the Davis brothers, it was plain to see, had genuine joy for fellow defensive lineman Mick Stoltenberg, who recorded a sack and then a memorable interception to seal Saturday’s victory over Illinois.
“It’s ironic,” 325-pound Carlos said of the captain’s first career interception, on which Stoltenberg leapt up — the exact height is a matter of some dispute — high-pointed the ball, securing it on his way to the turf.
Elaborated 315-pound Khalil, “Mick can’t jump. I’ve never seen him catch a ball like that before.”
The meaning behind the play, though, was clear.