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Rivals rankings director and national transfer portal analyst Adam Friedman is joined by Jason Higdon of 1standTenFlorida.com, Sean Williams of PowerMizzou.com and Matt Moreno of CUSportsReport.com to tackle three topics and determine whether they believe each statement is FACT or FICTION.
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1. The Mississippi State game will be the last game DJ Lagway plays this season
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Friedman: FICTION. If DJ Lagway decides the Mississippi State game is his last of the season, it would be purely an act of self-preservation. The game today will be Lagway’s fourth of the season, which means if he doesn’t play again this season he’ll preserve his redshirt but it will be a clear signal that he doesn’t think he can get anything more out of this season. However, the added flexibility of another year of eligibility in the unpredictable college football world is incredibly valuable.
Through just a few games this season Lagway has shown the sky-high potential he brings to the field. Gaining experience in live action is an essential part of development but it will be up to Lagway to decide if playing in a fifth game this season is the best decision for him. My guess is he’ll continue to play this season.
Higdon: FICTION. There has been talk from the program that some players suggest they will take a redshirt year after this weekend’s game to save a year of eligibility. While that might be the case for some, I can’t see a scenario where that would benefit DJ Lagway, and in fact, it would only hinder…
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Publish date : 2024-09-24 20:45:34
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