WATCH: Connor Shaw shares opinion of 2019 team, Muschamp, more
August 29, 2019 | Curtesy of 247sports/THEBIGSPUR
Early into Connor Shaw's career at South Carolina and in the NFL, his experienced being the backup and the importance of being ready when his number was called. He had a message along those lines for Gamecocks freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski days before the start to the 2019 season.
“It’s the game of football. Injuries happen. You have to stay ready. I think that’s one of the things I learned so much in the NFL, how up and down a roster can be,” Shaw said at a celebration of Colonial Life’s partnership with the university. “Obviously you’d like Jake (Bentley) to stay healthy, but take mental reps during practice, make sure you stay in it and stay competitive during the game, make sure you’re right beside the play caller, make sure you are mentally sharp and when your number is called that you are ready to go.” (VIEW ARTICLE) FREE 247SPORTS
August 29, 2019 | Curtesy of 247sports/THEBIGSPUR
Shaw has message for Hilinski on being backup quarterback
Early into Connor Shaw's career at South Carolina and in the NFL, his experienced being the backup and the importance of being ready when his number was called. He had a message along those lines for Gamecocks freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski days before the start to the 2019 season.
“It’s the game of football. Injuries happen. You have to stay ready. I think that’s one of the things I learned so much in the NFL, how up and down a roster can be,” Shaw said at a celebration of Colonial Life’s partnership with the university. “Obviously you’d like Jake (Bentley) to stay healthy, but take mental reps during practice, make sure you stay in it and stay competitive during the game, make sure you’re right beside the play caller, make sure you are mentally sharp and when your number is called that you are ready to go.” (VIEW ARTICLE) FREE 247SPORTS