Media reacts to news of Trevor Lawrence's positive test
The college football world has been rocked again by a positive test for COVID-19. This time, Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence has tested positive.
The news was first reported by NFL media insiders and later confirmed by Clemson in a statement issued by Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney.
On Twitter, media members immediately began to discuss of Lawrence’s absence for at least No. 1 Clemson’s game against Boston College. Depending on when exactly Lawrence tested positive and begin 10-day isolation, he could potentially the Tigers’ game against No. 4 Notre Dame next weekend.
The College Football Playoff, Heisman Trophy race and NFL Draft could all be impacted depending on how long Lawrence is out.
Here’s a small sample of media members’ reactions:
1. Hopefully Lawrence is OK.
2. However long Lawrence is out, Clemson can turn to 5-star DJ Uiagalelei.
3. Clemson plays at Notre Dame in nine days, which looms large. Then a bye.
4. This probably has more implications for the Heisman than the playoff. https://t.co/1NblCvNcip— Seth Emerson (@SethWEmerson) October 30, 2020
Clemson plays Notre Dame in … nine days. This year, man.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) October 30, 2020
Not like Clemson has a five-star backup quarterback or anything
— Tom Green (@Tomas_Verde) October 30, 2020
Whoever writes the book about the 2020 college football season is going to have no shortage of material. My goodness. https://t.co/s89O8Zpw6z
— Andrew Hutchinson (@NWAHutch) October 30, 2020
#Clemson travels to #NotreDame in 9 days. If Trevor Lawrence tested positive today, well, you can do the math.
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) October 30, 2020
Clemson at Notre Dame is nine days from today.
A positive test for COVID-19 requires 10 days of isolation, at minimum.
— Ralph D. Russo (@ralphDrussoAP) October 30, 2020
Hot seat anyone who had Trevor Lawrence ahead of Malik Willis in their Heisman predictions https://t.co/iFI7nI53QF
— Benjamin Wolk (@benjaminwolk) October 30, 2020
Unfortunately, for Clemson they have to rely on…
//checks notes
Oh, a five-star who was the USA Today offensive high school player of the year.
— Dan Thompson (@DK_Thompson) October 30, 2020
A statement from Clemson on Trevor Lawrence status is coming soon. A positive test requires a MINIMUM of 10 days out, assuming no symptoms. As we discussed during the Saban stuff, the ACC does not have a “test out” option.
— 💫🅰️♈️🆔 (@ADavidHaleJoint) October 30, 2020
DJ Uiagalelei going to get some real experience sooner than we thought. Unfortunate news out of Clemson. https://t.co/LeuFn9frzg
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) October 30, 2020
Imagine Trevor Lawrence goes down for your team, and you're thinking "How can we replace him?"
How about with this legitimate human tank with a Howitzer capable of throwing a 95 MPH fastball attached to his torso?
Tigers are in good hands. pic.twitter.com/LKt8C1838u— Jake Reuse (@ReuseRecruiting) October 30, 2020
Lets see here. Got BC coming up, got a 5* backup that can use some snaps. You’re the lone dog in the ACC fight. No sweat.
Could affect how he stacks up with Mac Jones for Heisman but if anyone says that missing this week puts fields closer I will fight them. 2 months of not playing should eliminate big 10 from consideration
It’s also never a guarantee that these players recover quickly. My friend had it bad for a month
Test positive on Wednesday. He has to wait 10 days. If they count Wednesday then the 10 minimum ends Friday. Why such a panic?