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I wonder how Lawrence reacts to a road environment similar to their A&M escape when Bryant saved them. But nowadays you got to score 30+, so I get it.
 
That's Dabo assessing the current state and planning for the future. He's knows with Bryant they don't stand a chance against Bama, LSU, UGA, OSU. I watched their games against TAMU and GT. With Bryant, they are effective but far from dynamic.

Lawrence opens up their Offense considerably. Gutsy move but the right move, IMO.
 
You can only reach so far with a QB who cant consistently make the throws. Its the same scenario with Rosier and he's not as quick as Bryant. Getting smashed in the playoffs let them realize when you face legit defenses the guy is not gonna beat them. U need to be able to throw the ball
 
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No question between the two who has a better chance against an elite defense, which is what they'll face if they're on a collision course with UGA or Bama in the playoffs.
 
The Sphinx said:
That's Dabo assessing the current state and planning for the future. He's knows with Bryant they don't stand a chance against Bama, LSU, UGA, OSU. I watched their games against TAMU and GT. With Bryant, they are effective but far from dynamic.

Lawrence opens up their Offense considerably. Gutsy move but the right move, IMO.
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How is Trevor Lawrence in terms of mobility? He seems to be less of a runner than Bryant and especially Watson and a lot of their offensive success was based on the QB's running ability.
 
Gsugradcanefan said:
How is Trevor Lawrence in terms of mobility? He seems to be less of a runner than Bryant and especially Watson and a lot of their offensive success was based on the QB's running ability.
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He's not a statue but not a dual threat either. If there's a huge crease he can get you a decent chunk But he's not looking to run.
 
Lawrence is legit, hated to see him go to Clemson. That ain't good for the rest of the ACC.
 
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He is clearly better
Although they could probably win the ACC with Bryant at the helm, Lawrence is without a doubt a better QB and it aint even close. Agree about feeling a bit for Bryant, but that's the business. He will be fine. As someone said, the best players should play. Lawrence will end up being the best QB Dabo has ever signed, and I am a huge Deshaun Watson fan.
 
Canesfan1899 said:
They aren't sneaking up on Clemson this year. They make keep it close for a half but I just can't see the orange winning in Death Valley.
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Been to Death Valley...very tough place to play. Would be shocked if SU ready for that environment just yet.
 
ddann said:
Looks like we've entered a new era of quarterbacking. Coaches are playing freshman QBs left and right.
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This is what a lot of us (myself included) have been screaming about all all offseason, TF & Red QB's are starting all over the place.

Alan Bowman is 2nd in the nation in passing with 1,557yds 10TD's & 2INT's with a 72.1%cmp as a TF. He just beat #15 ranked OK St on the road going 35/46 397yds 2TD's with a 76%cmp & threw for 605yds vs Houston.

JT Daniels just lead USC to a comeback victory vs Wash st throwing 17/26 241yds 3TD's 0INT's with a 65%cmp.

Obviously, it's not ideal but people act as if it's impossible for young QB's to come in & win games. Both Bama & UGA have started TF QB's 2 seasons in a row. Hurts was 26-1 as a starter with 2 National championship appearances & Tua still took his job. And you can bet money Justin Fields will eventually start over Fromm this season.

Some of our fans were just so vehemently against starting a young QB because they were just too emotionally attached to Rosier because of the FSU game. It became this cult that felt Rosier is only QB that could ever win a game for Miami lol.

It ain't the 90's no more, these kids ain't sitting on the bench for 2-3 years waiting to play. Coaches have no choice but to get these young guys ready a lot faster than they ordinarily would, the game has evolved.
 
Liberty City El said:
And you can bet money Justin Fields will eventually start over Fromm this season.
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I agree with a lot of what you said, but I don't really get this part. Unless Fromm gets injured or something crazy happens, there doesn't appear to be any reason why he would be benched for Fields.

Fields registered one carry for 3 yards vs Missouri last Saturday. Didn't even attempt a pass.
 
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