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With this schedule it’s going to be really tough to break into the top 25 unless we start the season with receiving votes, which I doubt we will because of perception. Usually you need a big win over a ranked team to get into the rankings, otherwise we’ll need the slow grind of remaining...

ahhh that went over my head

We play Clemson, and ND again in 2026 plus UNC

After 2+ decades of ineptitude i’m just going to sit back and savor recruiting wins like this.

This isn’t a make This isn’t a make or break year, but we’ll never have an opportunity like this where we dodge Clemson, FSU, ND, UNC, and your toughest OOC is UNLV. Take away that this is Fran’s 1st year with this schedule and roster and things couldn’t be set up any better. When are you going...

Guess he was one of the guys that wanted to get more tape

I am high on Hornsby and Ross too, but if you can get him i’ll take a guy like Ross who has proven himself at this level every time. I don’t think we’re getting a portal QB to come in and be back up. We need to make sacrifices to the gods that Williams is that guy if the unthinkable happens...

How would he only be a 90 at their site but be #40 in the country? Tremble is #147 I believe and is a 93?

I would have said 12-13k. Just under 17k isn’t unreasonable?

Swears a lot? Have you ever been around a football program? He will ask forgiveness for it tomorrow and the slate wiped clean. i’ll take this over the previous vocabulary and openness every time.

Schedules matter. We have a better chance to be successful this year than next, especially with a ton of question marks that will need to be answered. Not having to play Clemson, UNC, ND, Tennessee , and the rest of our schedule trumps the few holes we have this year. Have seniors like McCord...

8? With this schedule and proven players at key positions? Have you compared schedules? The amount of proven, veteran players that will need to be replaced? Absolutely no reason this team can’t win big in year 1. Nothing wrong with setting high expectations.

No offense to Bob. I’m sure he will be a great HC and still may very well prove to be the better guy down the line, but hindsight, imagine if we missed out on all this? We haven’t even played a game yet and i’ve had more fun outside a couple handful of Saturday’s than I did most of the Babers...

Wasn’t sure where to put this so this seems as good a thread as any? The level of athlete coming out of Mass/CT the last 10 years has absolutely exploded. I know most of this is made up of the same 7-10 prep schools, but it’s right there. Between that area and Canada, mostly Quebec, that’s an...

If i’m this kid i’m not waiting too long to grab a spot.

This is 100% what you do. If you don’t have an above average (At WORST) QB at this level, you’re not going anywhere. You bring in as many top QB’s as you can get and let them sort things out on the field. That way we guarantee a good QB (Hopefully) and you know you will have the scholarships...

Was kind of hoping he would be the QB at Pitt. I’m set. Even for a backup i would prefer someone else.

No way. You don’t take a chance at such a crucial position. That’s 4 unproven commodities. With QB, unless you have a proven starter, I am bringing in at least 5 and pray 1 turns out good.

This wasn’t a fan take

Westry will be back and hopefully healthy.

Don’t shoot me i’m just the messenger . I totally agree with everyone’s assessment, but all these kids think the NBA is in their future. I didn’t make this up. It will happen.

Watch… Doesn’t mean he will go, but he is going to do what Mintz did.

JJ to test draft and GMac coached his last game at SU.

Could be as many as 6 gone from that list. Some surprises too.

It’s crazy to look at the other site and see endless lists of basically all 4stars and top 247 and even top 100 guys making visits and OV’s. Just have to get used to seeing us listed next to Bama, Georgia, insert SEC school.

Was that really you? If so you are a legend sir. You could certainly slang a pie. I believe you are right. Being from Solvay I used to hang out at both malls. On a side note can I have local Solvay resident added instead of living legend? I tried to do it but gave up.

You may think it’s a joke, but it’s a huge difference having an occasional soda during dinner, instead of it being the sole source for rehydration in our 20th century cafeteria. Thankfully, I think that has long been changed, but to think having a sugar soda after workouts is good for you than i...

He should be. Lisfranc injuries are the worst foot injuries you can have. Especially the one OG suffered. It was very severe. Unfortunately, even after surgery, rehab, and healing, in a lot of athletes it causes long term arthritis, which can be annoying. For the severity of OG’s injury the...

There was no mall, and I mean ever, like Fairmount Fair mall. Franco’s had the absolute BEST pizza EVER. Definite 10 on Portnoy’s scale. Perfectly thin, crisp crust, with a nice bite of cheese where you have to hold the pizza over the head so you can bite down the stretched cheese. Absolutely to...

I like having first shot here. I don’t think Fran is the type of competitor who will encourage others to visit Tennessee, and Georgia if he wants to commit on the visit. This was one of the kids with early Georgia leans when Fran was there. Major position of need and composite top 95 guy in the...

Honestly, though what casual fan wants to see the likes of LSU, or Oregon at Miami Ohio in the 1st rd. The lower level G5’s have no business taking away spots from powerhouse programs who lived in the top 12 all year. Of course the higher ranked conference winners will make it, but we want the...

I think that would be too hard to follow for a casual and potentially too many games. 12 is perfect.

I believe there may be, or certainly have been in the past (None of my business) muslim players on the team. That wohls be...akward...and certainly shouldn't be a requirement, or pushed on the kids unless welcomed.

Isn’t it nice to hear from assistant coaches. If you don’t trust your coaches to answer a couple media questions that’s a you problem.

And is was sorely needed. Culture builds programs. We know we needed improvements in that area. They certainly are coming.

Definitely a big takeaway. Seeing how detailed Fran appears to be i’m sure he won’t let it go long without a nutritionist. I never understood how so many people seemed to think not having one was no big deal. Learning what and how to eat correctly is imperative when trying to stack on good weight.

Besides the stimulating analysis of the word dismissal, I do think Alford leaving is a loss. Besides OG, we still don’t have an established WR. Alford had a tough time making the easy catches, but he was great in making the tough catches. He was also a solid deep threat who led the team in...

Is it really tough love if he’s missing out on workouts and community service and then Fran talks to last years captain, a supposed leader, who was in and out of the portal last season, and was told he was considering leaving? At that point I would have dismissed him. The only thing that seems...

Williams is the highest rated recruit in NYS per two4seven. Grade of 88. I thought the other 6’5 WR was their top players but his monster 236 yard, 3TD game vs Carmel certainly put him on the map. Hate seeing his profile pic over there in a Penn St jersey. Only 160lbs but the kid can fly. Would...

I love it. I got the feeling people assumed he was a players coach, but he seems to be the exact opposite, which is something sorely needed around here. Discipline on the field has been down right horrendous. I don’t think Fran will tolerate that. Not to mention being mentored under Kirby Smart...

Understand your point, but I have no problem with it. Good kid and all, he was a captain last year after going in and out of the portal. He can be a great kid, but that tells me his heart hasn’t been here for a while now. If I am a new HC, who wants to change the culture of the program...

imo that’s a great hire for BC. He brings name value, high level experience in both college and the pro’s and a solid X’s and O’s guy. I wished Hafley had stayed. I do see BOB jumping at the first chance he gets, but certainly one of the better, proven HC’s in the ACC.

Stuff like this is huge. It instills discipline. I have a feeling we aren’t going to be seeing multiple false starts and pre snap penalties this season and if they do it won’t be brushed off as it being part of the game.

Sure, I don’t think a HC has ever been extended before coaching his first game so I understand what you mean. I’m just pleasantly surprised that he’s done the impossible thus far, recruit football talent to Syracuse. I’m sure there will be some hiccups along the way, but at least we know we’ll...

It doesn’t seem to be a rumor.

The man has already done the impossible. He’s done what’s has been said can’t be done probably the most on this forum. Recruit to the Syracuse football program. How many times have we heard that’s it’s impossible and can’t be done? What he did in just a couple months was a minor miracle in...

Then we’re screwed.

Actually, he can’t even ride into S. Jersey. Being a support staff member he can sit at the door and wait for the recruits to come to him so he can give them a tour. Obviously i’m being a bit sarcastic and i’m sure he builds relationships, but it’s not like he’s walking into any high schools.

It was posted by someone in the first couple pages.

Exactly. We were specifically told there were cultural issues that needed to be fixed straight from Villari’s mouth. If Alford decided again, that he wanted to transfer, after the the portal was closed, but was still part of the team, and missing workouts/community service, he should have been...