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[QUOTE="CUTater, post: 2704313, member: 4974"]
I agree.  Big difference between NFL and CFB success.  I also understand that defenses hate dealing with dual threats.  Here's the thing that I've come to realize:  KB wasn't a dual threat.  His arm wasn't a threat.  He was an above average runner, but an average passer (and that's probably being generous).  With KB at the helm, defenses didn't have to respect the downfield passing game which made it tough to run, even with guys like Bryant, Etienne, and Feaster in the backfield.

Lawrence lacks Bryant's wheels, but is a deceptively mobile guy, and is truly special while throwing on the run.  More importantly, though, he makes every aspect of the offense better.  The running game and passing game are both better with him in there.  The numbers reflect that.  In approximately the same number of drives, the Lawrence offense has scored 94 points (13 touchdowns, 0 three-and-outs), while the Bryant offense has scored 52 (7 touchdowns, multiple three-and-outs).  Everything is just different.  I'm psyched about the change at QB1.

All that being said, I am worried about this game.  Y'all beat us last year and have played us close in DV before.  You have a plus veteran QB.  Your offense is enough of a concern because I think it's a bad matchup for Venables, our slow linebackers, and our sketchy safeties.  Now add that I don't know how the locker room will be affected by Bryant's departure--he was the most popular guy on the team.  And finally, as great as Lawrence has been, he's still new.  Even Watson and Boyd weren't always lights out in their first years starting.  There are plenty of reasons to ignore the spread (now -25.5) and expect a competitive game.
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