LOOK: Following backlash, Clemson player dresses up as Trevor Lawrence for ACC Media Days
By Keith Farner
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Trevor Lawrence was one of the most sought-after players for ACC Media Days, but Clemson didn’t oblige.
Instead, they sent a “stunt double” in offensive guard John Simpson, who donned a blonde wig, and beamed with pride as he took the new role in stride.
“I’m Trevor 2.0. I’m better,” Simpson joked with reporters about the Tigers’ quarterback. “Got a better arm, bigger arm. It might not be as accurate, but it’s going to go 75, 80 yards.”
Simpson has a bit different frame than Lawrence, as he’s listed at 6-foot-4, 330 pounds, versus Lawrence at 6-6, 215.
With this performance, Simpson has an all-ACC personality, but he’s pretty good on the field, as well. He was listed as a second-team offensive guard last season, and has drawn some preseason first-team nods from the likes of Phil Steele.
It’s difficult to top Lawrence, though. The Heisman Trophy candidate had a historic season in 2018 as he led Clemson to win the national championship as he collected 3,280 yards and 30 touchdowns with just four interceptions.
Is it QB Trevor Lawrence or OL John Simpson from Clemson? The Hybrid ‘carnated’ at #ACCKickoff @1010XL pic.twitter.com/sce982s7ie
— Joe Cowart (@1010xljoec) July 17, 2019
They wanted the quarterback…we sent the stunt double. ? pic.twitter.com/hn8P7IdmHd
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) July 17, 2019
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
