Steve Spurrier is trying hard to motivate junior quarterback Stephen Garcia.
After Thursday's scrimmage, Spurrier mentioned that he will play both Garcia and freshman Conner Shaw in the Sept. 2 season opener against Southern Miss.
"Right now we're planning on both of them playing and go from there. Statistically, Shaw been the best quarterback on the team in every scrimmage. So, that's where we are with that," said Spurrier.
Shaw insists Spurrier will make the correct decision. "That's really not my call," Shaw said. "I just have to prepare myself for Southern Miss and the games ahead."
What Shaw lacks in experience, he's been making up for in competitiveness and consistency. In Thursday's scrimmage, Shaw went 5 forf 8 for 111 yards and a touchdown. Garcia went 11 for 16 for 113 yards, a touchdown and.... wait for it.... two interceptions.
On the contrary, Spurrier has been giving Garcia the silent treatment, only mentioning the junior in relation to Shaw. "Connor Shaw played well again," Spurrier said. "Our other quarterbacks (Garcia) had too many sacks again... maybe Stephen will get his act together."
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