I’m a Luck guy and count me as one who clearly acknowledges that Lawrence’s first year was far better than Luck’s.  Not even close.
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The only mitigating factor is that Lawrence was on a much better team.  Surrounded by far superior players on both sides of the ball.  Made his job much easier.
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Still... Â Lawrence would get the edge comparing their respective first years on the field.Â
i didn't see the presser, I'm going to have to check it out now. hopefully it was just frustration. But that weaknesses thing, man, how good are NFL scouts? makes me a bit nauseous, that's how good that weaknesses assessment is.
Sorry 2006, but you get 4 Pinocchios :-). Lawrence's true freshman year was a lot better than Luck's redshirt freshman year, and sophomore years are shaping up to be very similar, which Lawrence has at least 2 games to go (the numbers include bowls for both)
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Keep in mind Lawrence is only a true Soph, and Luck took a redshirt (so he had a year advantage in learning the system, and the stats below).
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Here's their comparative stats.
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Frosh Year
Lawrence 65%, 3280 yards, 8.3 avg, 30/4 TD/INT ratio, 157.6 PR
Luck (red shirt) 56%, 2575, 8.9 avg, 13/4, 143.5 PR
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Soph Year (Lawrence's soph year isn't done yet)
Lawrence 69%, 2870 yards, 9.1 avg, 30/8, 171.5 PR
Luck 70%, 3338 yards, 9.0 avg, 32/8, 170 PR