BREAKING: Thomas Rawls is out today for disciplinary reasons

[OrangeXtreme]

Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 49s
Breaking: Central Michigan running back Thomas Rawls will not play today due to a discipline issue, per a team spokesman. Huge break for SU.

 

[Jake]

Wow.

 

[Crusty]

Respect to Coach Enos.

 

[jr4750]

Isn't there best wideout hurt too?

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 2m
The official statement just put out by CMU says that this issue came to the program's attention on Friday.

Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 1m
A reminder that Rawls has been used more than any other FBS running back in the first two weeks. 56 carries for 276 yards and three TDs.

 

[SU2NASA]

Cocaine is a hell of a drug.

 

[SmilinBob]

I wonder how long CMU knew this and may have prepared for this all week while SU is preparing for him to play. Key...who adjusts better.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Brent Axe ‏@BrentAxeMedia 20s
So now Central Michigan will not have their best running back (Thomas Rawls) and WR Titus Davis isn't likely to play. Big blow to CMU

 

[qdawgg]

I hate to say this, sort of. I wish he was playing because I want to see how SU performs against the best CMU had to offer. If we steam roll them, how do we know how the game could have been impacted by Rawls in the game.

 

[Eric15]

I hate to say this, sort of. I wish he was playing because I want to see how SU performs against the best CMU had to offer. If we steam roll them, how do we know how the game could have been impacted by Rawls in the game.

I completely understand what you're saying, but I just want to be 2-0 at the end of the day even if it means their entire team is being disciplined and we're playing their cheerleaders.

 

[SmilinBob]

Looks like the bookies were nervous regarding the point spread and changes had to be made.

 

[C Bomb]

I hate to say this, sort of. I wish he was playing because I want to see how SU performs against the best CMU had to offer. If we steam roll them, how do we know how the game could have been impacted by Rawls in the game.

That was my initial thought. However, thems the breaks.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 1m
Central Michigan WR Titus Davis (knee) is also out for today's game, a team spokesman says. Dominoes couldn't fall any better for Syracuse.

Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 2m
Davis caught 61 passes for 1,109 yards and eight touchdowns last year. Didn't play against Purdue last weekend.

 

[Crusty]

With those two out this better not be a repeat of Nova!

 

[PeteCalvin]

BUT...can their QB RUN? Or do they have a running QB on the roster? That's what I'm more concerned about.

 

[djorange1989]

We better crush these guys now!!!

 

[rrlbees]

Wow wow wow

 

[Chip]

I hate to say this, sort of. I wish he was playing because I want to see how SU performs against the best CMU had to offer. If we steam roll them, how do we know how the game could have been impacted by Rawls in the game.

I'm not so much worried about that. 2-0 is 2-0 is 2-0. We don't see that much so it will help outlr mindset for Maryland regardless.

What I don't want to see (and am not expecting to see given the opener and week off) is an SU team who isn't quite as focused knowing their two best skill players are out. No letup.

 

[JeremyCuse]

I'm not so much worried about that. 2-0 is 2-0 is 2-0. We don't see that much so it will help outlr mindset for Maryland regardless.

What I don't want to see (and am not expecting to see given the opener and week off) is an SU team who isn't quite as focused knowing their two best skill players are out. No letup.

Or the backup having the game of his life.

 

[CarolinaCuse]

I hate to say this, sort of. I wish he was playing because I want to see how SU performs against the best CMU had to offer. If we steam roll them, how do we know how the game could have been impacted by Rawls in the game.

It will only matter when the playoff selection committee is looking at our overall schedule portfolio to determine if we're worthy of the last playoff spot.

 

[RF2044]

I completely understand what you're saying, but I just want to be 2-0 at the end of the day even if it means their entire team is being disciplined and we're playing their cheerleaders.

I hear you, but its too bad--I want to beat them at full strength to avoid all of the board talk about how they weren't at full strength, how our victory is deceptive, etc. that will undoubtedly ensue.

But you're right--I want 2-0.

 

[syr02esq]

We need to destroy CMU. No excuses. Orange up!

 

[qdawgg]

We were going to be 2-0 anyway. No doubt in my mind. I just wanted to see how the team played against their best players.

 

[cuseguy]

Hey, the guy on the street didn't care that we squeaked by Nova with our starting QB out for a half. Why should we care about CM missing a few key players.

 

[CousCuse]

Hopefully, Rawls will see all the opportunities he has in front of him , and make the changes to be successful. Let's Go Orange!