If Bleich is healthy and eligible the OL

[GoSU96]

will be vastly improved. I think it will be a strength and not a weakness. The quality of the depth will be an issue, but the unit will be closer to 2018 than last year.

 

[SmilinBob]

Better than 2018 if they stay healthy.

 

[Chip]

will be vastly improved. I think it will be a strength and not a weakness. The quality of the depth will be an issue, but the unit will be closer to 2018 than last year.

Agree. The decision on him is the most important recruit of the year.

I think we can still be ok without him (slotting in Davis or White), but having him available would be a huge help.

The light bulb that went on for both Servais and Vettorello after the switch was remarkable. Upgraded both positions, albeit with some adventurous snaps.

 

[SmilinBob]

Has Heckel been ruled out or is there a chance he could play? It would be nice to have a 2nd or 3rd string C and whatever else he could do.

 

[721Comstock]

Has Heckel been ruled out or is there a chance he could play? It would be nice to have a 2nd or 3rd string C and whatever else he could do.

Dunno. Haven’t seen or heard a peep about him.

 

[SmilinBob]

Dunno. Haven’t seen or heard a peep about him.

Thanks 721...hope he's getting the treatment he needs and most importantly, whatever he needs to have a nice long life.

 

[cusefan88]

Considering the lack of info it's best to assume Heckel isn't available.

 

[SmilinBob]

Considering the lack of info it's best to assume Heckel isn't available.

Probably true...just rooting for the young man and wishing him the best. But...wow... how nice would it be to have him and Bleich eligible?

 

[bigmike]

 

[Shenexon]

So what are the odds Bleich receives a waiver and can play this year?

 

[corpjet]

So what are the odds Bleich receives a waiver and can play this year?

if he transferred to Ohio State he would already been given a waiver however we will be informed at the 12th hour on what the decision is...

 

[djorange1989]

So what are the odds Bleich receives a waiver and can play this year?

normally I would be worried since we are Syracuse and not a blue blood who gets any waiver they want, but if the kid asks for it based on being forced to play through injury last year, as has been mentioned out there, then I think he will get it, one of those hot potatoes the NCAA may not want to touch

 

[blizz]

So what are the odds Bleich receives a waiver and can play this year?

I'm optimistic. On paper he has a solid case for a hardship waiver.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

And there's no developmental advantage if he does have to sit, right? Because he already took a redshirt? Or am I getting confused about that?

 

[Chip]

So what are the odds Bleich receives a waiver and can play this year?

How much $ are you willing to throw in?

 

[SmilinBob]

And there's no developmental advantage if he does have to sit, right? Because he already took a redshirt? Or am I getting confused about that?

Yeah I think it is a 3 for 3 or 2 for 3 kind of thing so there is no advantage him sitting.

 

[TheCusian]

I'm not sure I'd go so far as to say "weakness to a strength" - but I do think Gilbert + Bleich + what we have + 2nd year TD = much, much better offense

 

[Shenexon]

How much $ are you willing to throw in?

I'm ready to "Chip" in...how much you think we'll need?

 

[GoSU96]

And there's no developmental advantage if he does have to sit, right? Because he already took a redshirt? Or am I getting confused about that?

he started as a rsfr last year. Mullen stated in a presser he was heading closer to home for family reasons and understood and supported it

 

[GoSU96]

I'm not sure I'd go so far as to say "weakness to a strength" - but I do think Gilbert + Bleich + what we have + 2nd year TD = much, much better offense

five returning starters essentially playing their best positions. Vitterllo with more time at center. Bergeron with a full year and spring ball.

 

[Chip]

I'm ready to "Chip" in...how much you think we'll need?

More money than Chip has.

 

[djorange1989]

he started as a rsfr last year. Mullen stated in a presser he was heading closer to home for family reasons and understood and supported it

the NCAA will hear that, reject his waiver and give our basketball team 4 years probation

 

[TexanMark]

he started as a rsfr last year. Mullen stated in a presser he was heading closer to home for family reasons and understood and supported it

His hometown is a tad outside he 100 mile ring though. It isn't a slamdunk

The only good news is AFAIKT no other D-1 school is within 100 miles. Penn State, Temple, Rutgers and Cuse all are roughly 115 to 145 miles by roads. If they go air distance Temple might be the closest at about 100-105 miles.

 

[Moontan]

His hometown is a tad outside he 100 mile ring though. It isn't a slamdunk

The only good news is AFAIKT no other D-1 school is within 100 miles. Penn State, Temple, Rutgers and Cuse all are roughly 115 to 145 miles by roads. If they go air distance Temple might be the closest at about 100-105 miles.

Have any of the other schools ever beaten Florida?

 

[TexanMark]

Have any of the other schools ever beaten Florida?

Looking at that list I push all my chips in on Rutgers

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