'13 GA DE Carl Lawson (Auburn commit)

[NapTownVol9]

Originally Posted by VolOnthePlains

Duly got fired bro. We have Butch now.

You are dumb Ricky

-Conky

[rcrrcr]

Originally Posted by 865dude

Lawson is very good, but he won't be Clowney.

At this point, I would take three years with Lawson over one year left with Clowney.

[head1]

Originally Posted by rcrrcr

At this point, I would take three years with Lawson over one year left with Clowney.

Lawson hasn't played a down in college. You guys need to wake up. Saying Lawson is anywhere near the best player in college football right now is just stupid.

[LawsonVFL]

Lawson is more prepared coming out of high school than Clowney. He's much more polished at his position than Clowney was. With that said, Clowney's ceiling is and has always been much higher.

[1967]

Instant playing time and team will be better every year you are here... Tennessee is moving up!!

[Nashvegas31]

Honestly I don't think there is a single player in history of sports that hasn't taken a few plays off. It happens. The great ones just make them minimal and not in key situations

[white65]

Has lawson commited yet?

[utvol372]

Originally Posted by LawsonVFL

Lawson is more prepared coming out of high school than Clowney. He's much more polished at his position than Clowney was. With that said, Clowney's ceiling is and has always been much higher.

In all fairness, how polished can a High School player really be? I'd much rather a raw specimen than someone who's already plateaued on what he can do technically.

Not knocking Lawson either, but I think the reason he's getting so much attention is mostly due to his raw potential, rather than his grasping of football fundamentals.

With that said, I've only watched highlight of Lawson, so I'm certainly no expert. I just know I want him because every other big school wants him.

[utvol372]

Originally Posted by white65

Has lawson commited yet?

No, and I don't think that will happen till Monday, at the earliest. I still have a feeling he takes the visit to UNC and commits here shortly thereafter. I, also, don't think it's a lock either. Although, I'm 80% sure in my non-expert opinion.,

[LawsonVFL]

Originally Posted by utvol372

In all fairness, how polished can a High School player really be? I'd much rather a raw specimen than someone who's already plateaued on what he can do technically.

Not knocking Lawson either, but I think the reason he's getting so much attention is mostly due to his raw potential, rather than his grasping of football fundamentals.

With that said, I've only watched highlight of Lawson, so I'm certainly no expert. I just know I want him because every other big school wants him.

He's polished because he's received excellent personal training in high school. You're reading way too far into a statement to assume he's "plateaued" lol. Lawson is better prepared for the college game and making an impact Day 1. The reason Clowney's ceiling is higher is his size. It was a matter of time before it all clicked for him and we've seen that now.

[utvol372]

Originally Posted by LawsonVFL

He's polished because he's received excellent personal training in high school. You're reading way too far into a statement to assume he's "plateaued" lol. Lawson is better prepared for the college game and making an impact Day 1. The reason Clowney's ceiling is higher is his size. It was a matter of time before it all clicked for him and we've seen that now.

Ok, I got you. I don't want to dive to deep into the subject, because it could get hairy, but I do think Lawson's ability to make an impact immediately is helped by the fact that he comes from a good home, which emphasized his development, and seems to have built him into a high-character individual.

That matters when they reach the college level, and the game speeds up, and the ability to mentally face these new challenges becomes critical.

See: Berry, Eric.

[head1]

And when Lawson commits elsewhere he will be overrated. Right?

[HottyToddyVol]

Originally Posted by head1

And when Lawson commits elsewhere he will be overrated. Right?

exactly

[Mullins2010]

Originally Posted by head1

And when Lawson commits elsewhere he will be overrated. Right?

Won't have to worry bout that

[utvol372]

Originally Posted by head1

And when Lawson commits elsewhere he will be overrated. Right?

The horse... it be dead. Stop beating it.