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Posted on 01/07/2019 3:27:16 PM PST by a little elbow grease
CLEMSON, S.C. -- The most significant plate of eggs and bacon in the recent history of Clemson football was eaten a day after the Tigers' route of Georgia Tech on Sept. 22, at Sunnyside Cafe, just down the road from campus, and was shared between the veteran leader of the defense and the young kid about to take over the offense.
Trevor Lawrence had just ascended to the throne after months of speculation about the future of Clemson's quarterback job. Christian Wilkins had been the unquestioned voice of the locker room for years, and the defensive tackle wanted to offer his personal endorsement to the new guy, a show of support and, perhaps, a changing of the guard -- all with a side of grits and coffee.
That story has been told again and again. It feels fitting.
The only problem? It didn't quite go down that way. "I was hungry," Wilkins said of his motivation for scheduling the breakfast, "and Trevor had a car."
Everybody at Clemson has a story about the walk-on who was originally mistaken for a water boy but became an icon.
Yeah, maybe we've been overthinking all of this a bit. But can you blame the media and fans and, heck, even the opposition for thinking Lawrence, the freshman who had to win the job midseason, might've needed a little encouragement somewhere along the way? Isn't that how this is supposed to work? That's the thing about Clemson's emerging superstar. All of this has actually been pretty easy.
OK, that's the wrong word, too, because Lawrence works as hard as anyone, prepares as well as anyone and is as talented as anyone. But he sure makes it look easy. "It's crazy how cool he is," Wilkins said.
(Excerpt) Read more at espn.com ...
He is one of the coolest, most able freshmen football players I have seen in fifty years of observing college football.
May the better team win and let's hope everyone stays healthy.
Game predictions are welcomed.
I would like to know who the idiot was who thought San Francisco would be a good place for the Championship game? They have three college teams in the area and none are widely supported.
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That does seem odd.
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They're GREAT! But this Clemson QB and his offensive line are playing very well.
I guess like you may be, I am a Nick Saban fan.
This is going to be a great game.
I hope the refs stay out of it as best they can.
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“This year, Tua and Alabama take on familiar foe Clemson, whose starting quarterback is also a freshman—Trevor Lawrence.”
“Tua and Trevor have something else in common. They both know what’s most important in life. Football, Trevor Lawrence said recently, doesn’t define him. “I put my identity in what Christ says, who He thinks I am and who I know that He says I am.””
“Now, I’m not an Alabama or a Clemson fan, but come Monday night I’ll be rooting for both of these impressive young men who aren’t afraid to stare down 300-pound defensive linemen, or to speak humbly and sincerely about their love for Christ on college football’s biggest stage.”
That sure is an ugly guy. He sure can throw a football tho.
What Time? What Channel?
Same Bat time.
Same Bat channel.
ESPN. 8 PM EDT.
I don’t have ESPN. Hope to pick up on Radio.
Same Bat time.
Same Bat channel.
Ya see, it’s comments like this that make me reach, once again, for my bottle of Johnny Black.
prolly be too smoothed out to see the game...
TL is from Cartersville High School in Cartersville, Ga. just at the northernmost edge of Metro-Atlanta, Cartersville has Interstate 75 and Lake Alatoona. Cartersville HS has got a strong football program and goes to the playoffs most every year. Hey, when you have got a Lake and an Interstate highway you have economics and recreation.
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LOL. You might want to get those eyes checked.
But seriously, sometimes Trevor does look a little washed out, but he actually is a very good looking guy. Check him out in a few years as he matures and gets older (goes to the beach and gets a little tan). ;-)
He's good looking in a very focused way.
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Damn .... you are so right.
It's going to be great to see this young man play football over the years. I think he's about one in a generation.
ESPN - 7:00 Central 8:00 Eastern
Gotta hunch that this game is going to be a lop-sided affair.
Possibly even a blowout.
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