Clemson starting quarterback and Heisman Trophy front-runner Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Saturday’s game against Boston College.
Lawrence was tested on Wednesday and the results came back on Thursday. He was immediately put into isolation per the rules of the ACC Medical Advisory Board. Any player that tests positive must isolate for at least 10 days after the test before returning to practice, assuming they no longer are showing symptoms.
Lawrence issued a statement via his Twitter account on Thursday evening saying that his symptoms were mild and that “the only thing that hurts is missing an opportunity to be with my teammates this weekend and play the game I love.”
Dabo Swinney issued a statement as well. “Trevor has authorized us this evening to announce that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now in isolation. He is doing well with mild symptoms but will not be available for this week’s game against Boston College. While we certainly will miss Trevor, this is an opportunity for other guys to step up and we’re excited about competing against a very good BC team on Saturday. Go Tigers.”
We pray that Trevor recovers and that others in the Clemson football program remain safe. Media-types worrying about whether he’ll be available for the showdown at Notre Dame next week are crazy.
Let’s take this one day at a time. I’m quite sure Lawrence’s family isn’t thinking about whether he can be available to play the Fightin’ Irish in a week. This is serious business. Get well soon my brother and stop me when I start lyin’!
