Class of 2015 S Marquise Blair (OH) Committed and signed to Utah

[CuseLegacy]

Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 3m3 minutes ago
Update on Syracuse S commit Marquise Blair includes all-star games, academic situation, Pitt interest: http://bit.ly/1CmA71h


"I do think (Blair) still feels very adamant about Syracuse and comfortable with the decision that he's made," Haas said.
The bigger question mark is likely Blair's academic situation. Haas said Blair has made significant strides in the classroom and referenced multiple B's on the transcript in front of him during the phone call.
"Once below-average grades are now above-average grades," Haas said. "He's really buckled down himself personally. As a coach and educator that makes you proud."
Still, Haas said Blair's qualification will be close. He scored well on the ACT and will continue to take it, but the key will be increasing his GPA enough this final semester to meet the sliding-scale standard held by the NCAA Clearninghouse, Haas said."

 

[ArchDuke]

Ha, well that sounds promising...for Blair...not so much for us.

 

[Trueblue25]

Great news.

Can't wait until OSU or some other B1G schools creep in.

 

[anomander]

Great news.

Can't wait until OSU or some other B1G schools creep in.

Who like Michigan?

For a variety of reasons it's never a good thing a kid has academic issues, but for us it could help us land him.

 

[HtownOrange]

Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 3m3 minutes ago
Update on Syracuse S commit Marquise Blair includes all-star games, academic situation, Pitt interest: http://bit.ly/1CmA71h


"I do think (Blair) still feels very adamant about Syracuse and comfortable with the decision that he's made," Haas said.
The bigger question mark is likely Blair's academic situation. Haas said Blair has made significant strides in the classroom and referenced multiple B's on the transcript in front of him during the phone call.
"Once below-average grades are now above-average grades," Haas said. "He's really buckled down himself personally. As a coach and educator that makes you proud."
Still, Haas said Blair's qualification will be close. He scored well on the ACT and will continue to take it, but the key will be increasing his GPA enough this final semester to meet the sliding-scale standard held by the NCAA Clearninghouse, Haas said."

Obviously I want this kid playing in the Dome, regardless, it is refreshing to see that the kid has listened to his coach, teachers, family and schools and committed himself to improving academically instead of relying on his God given talents and accepting the easy way at Big State U (or any SEC school).

 

[jekelish]

Stay tuned: JackBauer44's evaluation of Marquise is going up on .com tomorrow morning.

(SPOILER: he thinks Marquise is going to be very good)

 

[JackBauer44]

Stay tuned: JackBauer44's evaluation of Marquise is going up on .com tomorrow morning.

(SPOILER: he thinks Marquise is going to be very good)

I'm JackBauer44 and I approve this message.

 

[anomander]

We really need Blair to get qualified, and make it up here. I can almost guarantee if he wasn't such an academic risk he would have offers from all over the country.

 

[JrodCuse]

Kind of like Jonathan Thomas last year! Hopefully he is the Jonathan Thomas of this year.

 

[jekelish]

http://.com/gridiron-recruiting-spotlight-fs-marquise-blair/

Look! A player evaluation! Do you see it? Click on it, then!

 

[CuseLegacy]

Cole Dial ‏@dialcole13 16s17 seconds ago
CuseNation, Officially welcome @Legit_King1 to the Orange Family! #NSD #CUSE15

 

[CuseLegacy]

Syracuse Football ‏@CuseFootball 49s49 seconds ago
Safety Marquise Blair @Legit_King1 is officially Orange! #CuseNSD15

 

[CuseLegacy]

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  NunesMagician.com ‏@NunesMagician 1m1 minute ago
  National Signing Day: Marquise Blair's (@legit_king1) Officially Orange http://sbnation.com/e/7739598

 

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  The Wooster Blade ‏@thewoosterblade 2h2 hours ago
  Marquise Blair (@Legit_King1) & Tyson Jackson (@TysonJ50) signed with Syracuse and Notre Dame College, respectively.

 

[CuseLegacy]

• CoachCob ‏@COB2123 2h2 hours ago
  Proud of you "son"! @Legit_King1 pic.twitter.com/C0SqP1PHER
  
  Marquise Blair, CoachCob and Tyson Jackson

 

[Self_Estime]

Really excited to get this kid wearing orange and laying the wood down in the secondary. Watched his film again this afternoon and he's certainly a bright spot in this class. Gotta think he's gonna get a chance to play early and often given the depth we have at safety right now.

 

[Whitey23]

Key Syracuse football signee, safety Marquise Blair, would qualify with all 'B's in final semester, coach says

 

[CUSU]

hmmm..

 

[CuseLegacy]

Key Syracuse football signee, safety Marquise Blair, would qualify with all 'B's in final semester, coach says

Well let's hope he raises his score on the ACT.

 

[Bambrewer]

I believe he has been getting all B's this year to get to this point... Same boat as shy.. Both expected to be eligible

 

[jekelish]

So, uh...should we call in Stan Kissel to offer his help?

Too soon?

 

[hoopsupstate]

No pressure on his teachers!!!!

 

[OburgCuse]

So, uh...should we call in Stan Kissel to offer his help?

Too soon?

Thought his expertise came AFTER the grades were posted

 

[orangencpolice]

We really need Marquise this year considering we don't have anyone that has quality time on the field at Safety. It sounds like he is doing everything he can to keep his grades up to get here. I think he plays as a Freshman. Let's all keep our fingers crossed. We can't afford to lose him to a JUCO and then maybe never get him. Keep working at it Marquise, we are pulling for you.