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Clemson QB Kelly Bryant to Transfer After Losing Starting Job
SI ^ | September 26, 2018 | Scooby Axson

Posted on 09/26/2018 7:57:52 AM PDT by C19fan

Clemson senior quarterback Kelly Bryant says he is transferring from the school, just days after coach Dabo Swinney announced that freshman Trevor Lawrence would be the starting quarterback for Saturday's game against Syracuse.

Bryant started the first four games of the season, but his fate was sealed when Lawrence threw four touchdowns Saturday a win against Georgia Tech. He did not practice the last two days after Lawrence was giving the starting nod.

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KEYWORDS: bruins; california; clemson; college; daboswinney; football; georgiatech; kellybryant; losangeles; trevorlawrence; ucla
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As expected. Trevor Lawrence, who I like to call Sunshine after the long haired QB from "Remember the Titans", is a much better thrower. See what happens with Jalen Hurts at 'Bama.
1 posted on 09/26/2018 7:57:52 AM PDT by C19fan
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To: C19fan

Too many of the power schools bring in 3 & 4 4* and 5* QB’s. It’s inevitable that some transfer out.

Bryant would start at a lot of solid programs. But his NFL prospects? Kind of small.


2 posted on 09/26/2018 7:59:54 AM PDT by LRoggy (Peter's Son's Business)
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To: C19fan

Im told Jalen is staying. He’s playing. Why would he leave? Where would he go. If he goes, he must announce now and not play again this year.


3 posted on 09/26/2018 8:00:23 AM PDT by nikos1121 (Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, "I'm possible." Audrey Hepburn)
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To: windcliff; stylecouncilor

...ping....


4 posted on 09/26/2018 8:00:44 AM PDT by onedoug
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To: C19fan

Don’t follow college football much, but I don’t think any player, college or pro, should believe he’s indispensable.


5 posted on 09/26/2018 8:11:54 AM PDT by LouieFisk
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To: C19fan

I’m frankly surprised Dabo put Bryant on the bench. Bryant was awesome in the last natty, coming thiiissss close to beating Bama.


6 posted on 09/26/2018 8:24:58 AM PDT by Tell It Right (1st Thessalonians 5:21 - put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true)
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To: nikos1121

Players don’t transfer from Alabama. They love playing for Saban even if they don’t start.


7 posted on 09/26/2018 8:26:35 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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You mean they make too much to leave. Alabama pays top dollar.


8 posted on 09/26/2018 8:28:05 AM PDT by Oklahoma
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To: nikos1121

IMHO I think the whole redshirt thing is overrated. So many good players leave a year early anyway.

In Jalen’s case he’ll graduate in December anyway. So if he doesn’t think playing another year at Bama or anywhere else would make him more NFL material than playing through this year as 2nd string QB, then his academics aren’t a reason to stay another year either.


9 posted on 09/26/2018 8:29:27 AM PDT by Tell It Right (1st Thessalonians 5:21 - put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true)
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To: Oklahoma

Don’t confuse Bama with Auburn. Cam Newton wishes he made as much with the Jaguars as he did with Auburn. :)


10 posted on 09/26/2018 8:30:25 AM PDT by Tell It Right (1st Thessalonians 5:21 - put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true)
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To: Tell It Right

Aww Haww take the money and run.

You mean the Panthers.


11 posted on 09/26/2018 8:34:09 AM PDT by Oklahoma
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Players don’t transfer from Alabama. They love playing for Saban even if they don’t start.

Not true at all. Alabama is just like any other school in that regard. This a couple of years old but here's Nick Saban addressing the issue of Alabama transfers.

transfer article

12 posted on 09/26/2018 8:45:07 AM PDT by CommerceComet (Hillary: A unique blend of arrogance, incompetence, and corruption.)
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To: Tell It Right

Where would he learn more than with Bama his final year? Where would he go? He’s a far better quarterback, no question, now that he’s had some competition.

Sorry, the whild dreadlock hair due, kinda gave me the impression that he wasn’t a really serious quarterback. Enter stage right the Hawaiian with all the energy and attention. Then over night, Hurts emulated him.

I like the combo. He’d be dumb to leave. If he’s going to be drafted, he’ll be drafted regardless.

The NFL looks for big, quarterbacks. Sure you might still have a Fran Tarkenton in there, but for the most part, they must be over 6’ 3’’ and powerful.

Love watching Bama.


13 posted on 09/26/2018 8:50:00 AM PDT by nikos1121 (Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, "I'm possible." Audrey Hepburn)
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To: dfwgator

Not true. We have a friend who was courted by Saban, promised the starting quarterback job, but was never given a chance after he signed. I think players are often recruited to keep them from playing for the opposition. If he had thought he would be warming the bench, he would have played elsewhere. His high school team won the state championship.

He had trouble transferring because Saban wouldn’t give him a blanket release and other teams already had their qb slots filled. It’s big business vs. an 18 year old with big dreams.


14 posted on 09/26/2018 8:54:15 AM PDT by BelleAl (Proud to be a member of the party of NO! NO more deficit spending and government control!)
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To: C19fan
I misread that headline as 'transgender'...

Never mind...

15 posted on 09/26/2018 8:58:00 AM PDT by real saxophonist ( YouTube + Twitter + Facebook = YouTwitFace.com)
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To: nikos1121

He’s gone.

Rumor is Arkansas but I think Auburn would be a great mach.

Now, how do the players respond to this midseason turmoil? It will be interesting to see how it all pans out.


16 posted on 09/26/2018 8:58:05 AM PDT by Gamecock (In church today, we so often find we meet only the same old world, not Christ and His Kingdom. AS)
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To: Tell It Right

Where would he learn more than with Bama his final year? Where would he go? He’s a far better quarterback, no question, now that he’s had some competition.

Sorry, the whild dreadlock hair due, kinda gave me the impression that he wasn’t a really serious quarterback. Enter stage right the Hawaiian with all the energy and attention. Then over night, Hurts emulated him.

I like the combo. He’d be dumb to leave. If he’s going to be drafted, he’ll be drafted regardless.

The NFL looks for big, quarterbacks. Sure you might still have a Fran Tarkenton in there, but for the most part, they must be over 6’ 3’’ and powerful.

Love watching Bama.


17 posted on 09/26/2018 9:11:54 AM PDT by nikos1121 (Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, "I'm possible." Audrey Hepburn)
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To: C19fan

It’s the “Selfish Generation”.... ALL ABOUT ME. No concept of “team” at all.

It’s disgusting.

He’s ONE PLAY AWAY from being the QB of on of the very best teams in the country. But, that’s not good enough for him?

Screw him... I wouldn’t want him on my team.


18 posted on 09/26/2018 9:21:38 AM PDT by SomeCallMeTim ( The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them!it)
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To: BelleAl

BS. Saban does not promise playing time to anybody. In fact, his former players commonly speak of appreciating his honesty in this matter.


19 posted on 09/26/2018 9:25:41 AM PDT by ohioman
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To: C19fan

Dabo blew it.


20 posted on 09/26/2018 9:35:20 AM PDT by QuigleyDU
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