Here’s a sample of what Virginia coaches and players said about Clemson this week before Saturday’s game between the two at Memorial Stadium:
“It was the first time many of us felt so embarrassed on national television. Now we understand that, no matter what happens, all roads lead Clemson to win the CCA. – Virginia corner Nick Grant at last year’s ACC championship won through Clemson 62-17
“I am very happy to be able to play at Clemson again. Having had the chance to play against them in last year’s ACC championship game, he only accelerated our program. He revealed shortcomings. We looked forward to learning, applying and what he showed a year ago. “- Virginia Bronco Mendenhall coach
“You have to keep number nine (Travis Etienne de Clemson) in front of you and attack him, which we didn’t do (in the ACC championship game), and we shouldn’t let them throw the ball on the field, that’s what they should do. They’re built on an explosion. We’ve delivered a lot of explosive portions and let that happen. “- Virginia defensive coordinator Nick Howell
“In fact, there is an adjustment or replacement here or there by your staff, however, Dabo and Clemson’s history since you were there does not justify any wholesale replacements. This regularly means just reloading. The next player has played a lot of time compared to” last year in one-sided games. – Mendenhall
“He throws it where his receivers are and they catch him. Really, that’s what he did. It’s very specific. Read the defenses very well. He doesn’t make many mistakes and you can say he’s a wise player. “and has the obligatory skills. – Howell about Clemson’s quarterback Trevor Lawrence
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“What can’t you do? Avoid the pass race. He can take hits. He throws the best balls, he goes for progressions. It’s about keeping your receiver and not allowing him to have highways to throw the ball. “Grant about Lawrence
“I can’t say they’re bigger than everyone who plays, but they’re more than 95% of the groups that play. They’ve lost the two receptors, so I think there are other young people in the recipient who are others, not to say they’re superior or inferior, they’re just others, but they look like bodies of similar type. “- Howell
“Our high school didn’t do what we had to do. Our goal was to protect the deep roads. And attacking other people like Etienne and Amari Rodgers is going to be a big deal. It’s about restricting games over 15 yards. “Grant
“They are no different. They transmit the same parts, they have receivers of the same caliber. They lost some people, but at the end of the day they’re still Clemson. “- Scholarship
“In fact, I recognize Clemson and those we play and are very talented, and they were good. It is one of the most productive groups in school football. Now that I’ve said it, it means putting our plans in place, doing everything we can” productive to execute the things we think will work, through showing our people. After initial planning, I don’t recognize opponents. I’m just looking to give our team every single chance of success, no matter who we play against. He’s a quality opponent, there’s no doubt about it. And everyone knows that. So, now what are we going to do?That’s where I focus. It’s weekly, not just opposite Clemson. “- Mendenhall