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While South Carolina fans may have reservations about the quarterback position heading into the season, their incoming signee Lorenzo Nunez is very confident heading into the season. Nunez spoke to The State as he prepares himself to win the Gamecocks' starting spot this fall.
“I’m going in to start right away,” Nunez said. “That’s been my goal since I committed. If that goal doesn’t come to be, I’m going to work hard to be the starter next season or to start midseason.”
When asked what his reaction will be if he does not win the starting spot as early as he envisions: “If that’s best for the team and that’s what the coaches decide, I’ll do whatever the team needs,” Nunez said. “I’m going to get a chance to compete against the other quarterbacks. I’ve got to work hard.”
While Nunez did not put up prolific numbers during his prep career, his team was a predominantly running team, the Kennesaw, Georgia native believes his ability to run and throw is what separates him from the other quarterbacks competing for the job.
Which former standout Carolina quarterback does he compare himself with? “I’m a little bit like Connor Shaw. I can drop back and pass the ball, and I can also use my legs to extend the play. I can make a play out of nothing, if it comes to that.”
South Carolina fans have got to love that comparison, as the often underrated Shaw finished his career with a 27-5 record in Columbia.
The Old Ball Coach even had some nice things to say about Nunez: “I’m fired up about our quarterback Lorenzo Nunez, a kid that can run and pass. The college game is really going to quarterbacks that can run around and this gentleman is pretty good at that.”
Time will tell whether Nunez can live up to the hype heading into the season, but one thing is certain, he isn't short on confidence heading into his career. Oftentimes that's the first step towards greatness under center.
(h/t The State)
