Trevor Lawrence
By Makenna Biehl
    Clemson starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence spoke with media Tuesday via Zoom. The meeting started with Lawrence discussing how he feels going into this weekend facing Virginia, who the team played last year for the ACC Championship. He acknowledges that he is headed into a game with a team that is very structured and disciplined. 

Trevor Lawrence on Virginia defense: "They do a good job or mixing up coverages and trying to confuse you. I watched the tape from their game against Duke. They're really disciplined."#ClemsonSportsNews

— ClemsonSportsNews (@ClemSportNews) September 29, 2020

     Lawrence is prepared for the game coming up and feels that he is in an even better place for it than he was last year. He explained how he has learned more on the game’s mental side, which has improved his game overall. 

Trevor Lawrence on midseason changes last year: "I've learned that this game is a lot more mental than physical. This offseason I worked on the mental part of the game and then my footwork and accuracy."#ClemsonSportsNews

— ClemsonSportsNews (@ClemSportNews) September 29, 2020

     As seen in the last game against the Citadel, the team has taken the extra step to help show the team’s social justice stance. However, Lawrence emphasized that he is not doing this to tie himself to any political organization; he is doing it because it is the best way to show his team he cares. 

Trevor Lawrence on social justice messages on Clemson uniforms: "We're in a unique position as college football players. I don't want to be tied to any political organizations. I keep asking myself what's the best way I can show my teammates, and brothers, I care about them."

— ClemsonSportsNews (@ClemSportNews) September 29, 2020

    This year, a big thing for the team has been making sure everyone is ready to play whenever they are needed. With COVID testing put in place three times a week, any player needs to be prepared to step up at any moment. Lawrence praised how the guys have been focused on staying healthy in order to be able to play. 

Trevor Lawrence on playing during the "COVID season": Theres a little anxiety because you could test positive any day of the week. Our second and third team guys have really stepped up this year and been ready.#ClemsonSportsNews

— ClemsonSportsNews (@ClemSportNews) September 29, 2020

    Lawrence and the rest of the Clemson Tiger Football team will be facing off against Virginia this Saturday at 8:00 PM in Death Valley.

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