4 star RB Robert Washington commits to Cuse
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What on earth would possibly make you sad about that news?
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Hell yeah!
I NEED AN EARLY SIGNING PERIOD. LIKE TODAY!!
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CuseNation.com@SyracuseOnScout 47s47 seconds ago
Robert Washington apologizes to Bleecher Report but he recorded that during the week but made the switch to Syracuse Friday morning
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Incredible!
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This is the best news in a long time.
Great get by the staff. Kudos to all involved.
Cheers,
Neil
Great get by the staff. Kudos to all involved.
Cheers,
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Robert Washington commits to Syracuse football at news conference despite picking Florida in video
Four-star running back Robert Washington verbally committed to Syracuse on Saturday. He chose the Orange over other finalists Alabama, Michigan, Florida, TCU and North Carolina. (Twitter)
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By Stephen Bailey | sbailey@syracuse.com The Post-Standard
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on April 25, 2015 at 3:10 PM, updated April 25, 2015 at 3:50 PM
Syracuse, N.Y. — For about 15 minutes, it appeared that Syracuse football had lost the recruiting battle for Robert Washington.
Bleacher Report published a pre-recorded video interview with Washington, a four-star SouthLake Christian (Huntersville, N.C.) Academy running back, around 2:45 p.m. in which he detailed a verbal commitment to Florida.
4-star running back Robert Washington chooses Syracuse footballThe prospect from North Carolina has a change of heart and picks the Orange.
But at 3 p.m., Washington announced his pledge to Syracuse at Ascending Faith Church in Dallas, N.C. He explained the bizarre sequence in a brief phone interview.
"I did the report on Thursday," Washington said. "I had my mind set for the report, but I changed my mind the next day to Syracuse."
Washington said nothing changed with Florida or Syracuse in the two days leading up to his scheduled announcement. He just thought about the choice more, discussed his options with family and friends and made the change of heart on his way down from Connecticut, where he was visiting his mother, Komica Coote.
"I was just thinking about it on the way down," Washington said. "I was praying and praying and thinking and I let God reach me."
Washington said neither coaching staff knew of his plans ahead of time. In addition to Florida, the Orange beat out other finalists Alabama, Michigan, TCU and North Carolina for Washington's commitment. It's the biggest recruiting coup for the program in recent memory.
The 5-foot-11, 215-pound Washington is ranked as high as the No. 8 running back in the Class of 2016 by ESPN, and held offers from more than 40 schools. Notre Dame, Ohio State, LSU and USC were among the other high-level programs on Washington's offer sheet.
He rushed for 2,233 yards and 27 touchdowns as a junior, according to MaxPreps.com, and led SouthLake Christian to its second straight N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II state championship. As a sophomore, he ran for 2,512 yards and 28 touchdowns as the leading second-year rusher in the nation, per MaxPreps.com.
Washington becomes the third pledge in the Orange's Class of 2016, joining Massachusetts offensive tackle Cam DeGeorge and New Jersey wide receiver Sadiq Palmer. His commitment is non-binding until he signs financial aid paperwork to enroll early in January.
If he stays with Syracuse, Washington would join a backfield that currently features only redshirt juniors Devante McFarlane and George Morris II with sophomore Erv Philips being moved to hybrid back. Syracuse is also set to add Class of 2015 signees Dontae Strickland, Jordan Fredericks and Tyrone Perkins this summer. Strickland is still working to qualify academically.
Washington's commitment marks a potential end point in a recruiting process that started before he reached high school.
He was offered by Ole Miss as an eighth grader and verbally committed to Mississippi State as a freshman at SouthLake Christian. But when MSU wide receivers coach Tim Brewster left to coach tight ends at Florida State after that season, Washington opened his recruitment back up.
More scholarship offers poured in as Washington camped at and visited programs across the country. Syracuse offered Washington about two years ago, still in the handful of first schools to extend an offer.
Orange linebackers coach Clark Lea was the first on staff to contact Washington, stopping by for a visit about two years ago. Since then, director of recruiting Eric White and running backs coach DeAndre Smith have been regular points of contact. Washington also visited SU for the Orange's 38-20 loss to then-No. 1 Florida State last year.
He plans on transferring to East Gaston (Mt. Holly, N.C.) High School, the public high school in his district, before the end of this academic year, he told Syracuse.com on Thursday. That will allow him to graduate early and get to campus for spring practice next year.
Syracuse.com will have video of Washington's announcement up as soon as possible
Contact Stephen Bailey anytime: Email | Twitter | 315-427-2168
Four-star running back Robert Washington verbally committed to Syracuse on Saturday. He chose the Orange over other finalists Alabama, Michigan, Florida, TCU and North Carolina. (Twitter)
Print Email
By Stephen Bailey | sbailey@syracuse.com The Post-StandardFollow on Twitter
on April 25, 2015 at 3:10 PM, updated April 25, 2015 at 3:50 PM
Syracuse, N.Y. — For about 15 minutes, it appeared that Syracuse football had lost the recruiting battle for Robert Washington.
Bleacher Report published a pre-recorded video interview with Washington, a four-star SouthLake Christian (Huntersville, N.C.) Academy running back, around 2:45 p.m. in which he detailed a verbal commitment to Florida.
4-star running back Robert Washington chooses Syracuse footballThe prospect from North Carolina has a change of heart and picks the Orange.
But at 3 p.m., Washington announced his pledge to Syracuse at Ascending Faith Church in Dallas, N.C. He explained the bizarre sequence in a brief phone interview.
"I did the report on Thursday," Washington said. "I had my mind set for the report, but I changed my mind the next day to Syracuse."
Washington said nothing changed with Florida or Syracuse in the two days leading up to his scheduled announcement. He just thought about the choice more, discussed his options with family and friends and made the change of heart on his way down from Connecticut, where he was visiting his mother, Komica Coote.
"I was just thinking about it on the way down," Washington said. "I was praying and praying and thinking and I let God reach me."
Washington said neither coaching staff knew of his plans ahead of time. In addition to Florida, the Orange beat out other finalists Alabama, Michigan, TCU and North Carolina for Washington's commitment. It's the biggest recruiting coup for the program in recent memory.
The 5-foot-11, 215-pound Washington is ranked as high as the No. 8 running back in the Class of 2016 by ESPN, and held offers from more than 40 schools. Notre Dame, Ohio State, LSU and USC were among the other high-level programs on Washington's offer sheet.
He rushed for 2,233 yards and 27 touchdowns as a junior, according to MaxPreps.com, and led SouthLake Christian to its second straight N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II state championship. As a sophomore, he ran for 2,512 yards and 28 touchdowns as the leading second-year rusher in the nation, per MaxPreps.com.
Washington becomes the third pledge in the Orange's Class of 2016, joining Massachusetts offensive tackle Cam DeGeorge and New Jersey wide receiver Sadiq Palmer. His commitment is non-binding until he signs financial aid paperwork to enroll early in January.
If he stays with Syracuse, Washington would join a backfield that currently features only redshirt juniors Devante McFarlane and George Morris II with sophomore Erv Philips being moved to hybrid back. Syracuse is also set to add Class of 2015 signees Dontae Strickland, Jordan Fredericks and Tyrone Perkins this summer. Strickland is still working to qualify academically.
Washington's commitment marks a potential end point in a recruiting process that started before he reached high school.
He was offered by Ole Miss as an eighth grader and verbally committed to Mississippi State as a freshman at SouthLake Christian. But when MSU wide receivers coach Tim Brewster left to coach tight ends at Florida State after that season, Washington opened his recruitment back up.
More scholarship offers poured in as Washington camped at and visited programs across the country. Syracuse offered Washington about two years ago, still in the handful of first schools to extend an offer.
Orange linebackers coach Clark Lea was the first on staff to contact Washington, stopping by for a visit about two years ago. Since then, director of recruiting Eric White and running backs coach DeAndre Smith have been regular points of contact. Washington also visited SU for the Orange's 38-20 loss to then-No. 1 Florida State last year.
He plans on transferring to East Gaston (Mt. Holly, N.C.) High School, the public high school in his district, before the end of this academic year, he told Syracuse.com on Thursday. That will allow him to graduate early and get to campus for spring practice next year.
Syracuse.com will have video of Washington's announcement up as soon as possible
Contact Stephen Bailey anytime: Email | Twitter | 315-427-2168
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He chose US
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*** YEAH!!!!!
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Yes, yes they did.
And some of the fans put in some work, too.
This is an amazing day for SU. Now we just need to hang onto him and get him enrolled.
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WHY ISN'T THERE A BEER EMOJI? ADMINS?!
Haha in all seriousness... what a day to be Orange. Hell of a job by the staff, #CuseTwitterArmy, and all else involved. AC/DC Have a drink on me. Cuse hoodie (in my avatar) is coming out tonight!!
Haha in all seriousness... what a day to be Orange. Hell of a job by the staff, #CuseTwitterArmy, and all else involved. AC/DC Have a drink on me. Cuse hoodie (in my avatar) is coming out tonight!!
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sub standard was all florida and i bought it
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You might as well have a beer and enjoy it. Seems like he's firm; hopefully nothing changes in the next 9 months. Great job by the staff ... with a hard-nosed approach. Get in early. Work your tail off, and success will find you.
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Hard to fault PS when BR posted a video of him committing to Florida. Blame BR for jumping the gun, not PS.
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Also how cruddy is it for a place to almost try and spoil a kids big moment?
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I thought FUDGE had 5 letters??
Incredible get. Thought it great that he would consider us but never thought he would commit. Just WOW!
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This is a huge get. However it puts the onus on them to have a good season now bc we have a coach on the hot seat and a new ad.
Let's hope things are on the way up.
Let's hope things are on the way up.
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