Kelly Bryant to Transfer from Clemson

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Kelly Bryant to Transfer from Clemson

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An unintended consequence of the new redshirt rule. Bryant will sit out the rest of the season, making him eligible for a redshirt, and transfer for his final year of eligibility. This is BIG news, as it leaves Clemson with only 2 scholarship QB's.


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Re: Kelly Bryant to Transfer from Clemson

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Big news for sure. If the new starting QB Trevor Lawrence gets hurt, they are screwed.


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You do have to give Dabo props for not screwing him over. He could've started him this week, then switched to Lawrence, leaving Bryant ineligible for a redshirt. I don't think a lot of coaches would do that.

Listening to 97.1 today, and they brought up a good point. Will Saban treat Hurts the same way. They're saying this was a good recruiting strategy by Swinney, almost forcing Saban to follow suit if that what Hurts wants.


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Re: Kelly Bryant to Transfer from Clemson

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Clemson improved their CFP odds naming Trevor Lawrence the starter. Think of a JT Barrett leader/runner who can make all of the throws. Swinney handled the change with class by giving Bryant a golden parachute. Swinney is a players coach who has built his team as a family rather than mercenary training for the NFL. That is why Dabo not only often beats Urban for star recruits, but on the football field. Having only two qb's may be problematic but the new backup, Chase Brice is a five star recruit in his own right.


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