Jesse Edwards in portal and transfers to WVU

[Timonen]

It’s sad seeing the abuse he’s getting here. He has such a great natural progression under the staff. Since him and Joe got here there have been so so so many negative things happen on the court and within the program and while both have certain limitations I think they both gave their all.

I’m immature, and crude at times, yet I couldn’t and wouldn’t ever respond to tweets or Instagram to any of these guys and say the things I’ve seen said, I wonder how these dolts function in the real world.

I think that’s a loose way to describe “abuse.” I haven’t read anything personal, other than connected to him looking more money. He made a business/life decision. Part of that is disappointing a lot of people. That’s ok but people are allowed to be disappointed and even a little irrational at times. That’s the business and why there’s enough interest to make it lucrative in the first place.

 

[JeffCuse]

Abuse is not ok.

I don't wish ill of him. But I also don't wish him anything. I respect that he made the choice to do what he needed to for his best interests. I can't hate him for that.

But as a fan, I am choosing to direct all of my positivity towards those kids still in Orange. That's my right. No "I wish him the best posts" from me. No "I wish him the worst" either though.

He's just another player not in Orange

 

[STEVEHOLT]

Can’t wait to see what they list his height at . I’m guessing 7-1.

 

[Orangefan1]

Can’t wait to see what they list his height at . I’m guessing 7-1.

7 “ 3 by the time he gets to WV

 

[Consigliere]

I don’t know for sure, but from I have heard, that the collectives talk to the coaches about who/where they want to spend the money on

The coaches have no involvement in NIL. Certainly there is some informal communication, but the collectives are autonomous. It's also important to note the the two main collectives, 315 Foundation and Athletes Who Care collect pledges and pair up athletes with projects solely for other 501c charitable organizations. Many of these are group efforts like those we see publicized in the media. The business based initatives with car dealerships, restaurants and other enterprises are NOT orchestrated through the collectives. These are the higher dollar individual player transactions, We need both to have a healthy program and most ,maybe all, are transacted through INFLCR. .

 

[kidorange]

That statement right there should be good enough to keep this thread going for another five pages before it veers off into a random debate about Hanes vs. Fruit of the Loom for another five pages.

Hanes. Fruit of the loom hasn't been cool since fruit guy commercials in the 80's

 

[HOFCeluck]

Hanes. Fruit of the loom hasn't been cool since fruit guy commercials in the 80's

*quickly checks underwear label*

 

[two3zone]

I think that’s a loose way to describe “abuse.” I haven’t read anything personal, other than connected to him looking more money. He made a business/life decision. Part of that is disappointing a lot of people. That’s ok but people are allowed to be disappointed and even a little irrational at times. That’s the business and why there’s enough interest to make it lucrative in the first place.

You must not visit Twitter, Facebook or instagram

 

[721Comstock]

*quickly checks underwear label*

Jockey.

But(t) yeah - I’m sure I’ve got some Hanes & FOTL in the undie drawer too.

 

[HOFCeluck]

But(t)

I just want to give you the props for this that you deserve.

 

[SuFTW]

You must not visit Twitter, Facebook or instagram

Here in general but not necessarily here on this board.

 

[Oakland]

This makes me happy.

Here’s my very unpopular opinion. Jesse is way overrated. He gets moved off his spot on both ends on the court extremely easily.

His rebounding numbers are unbelievably inflated because last years starting forwards were statues.

Get me a more physical defensive center who can hedge and retreat and I think we’re in better shape at the 5.

We are not zoning next year. We needs a guy who can chase a bit more.

Rebounding is a built in weakness of the zone. I expect all of our guys to rebound better next season due to MTM; that would include Jesse if he stays.

 

[pwong]

"I mostly wanted to have a fresh start and a new challenge," Edwards said. "NIL isn't what I'm playing for. I didn't really want to get into this, but it doesn't seem that Syracuse as an organization is that into that. I'm not really sure what their plan is or what the school's idea is behind it. For me it was something that they couldn't offer in that way."

 

[rrlbees]

Shocked

 

[UpstateSM]

Literally wasn't a take

 

[Orangezoo]

Shocked

I wish Jesse good luck. That said I hope he gets paid because this will not be a good fit system wise. His numbers will dip and who knows on playing time.

 

[Trueblue25]

This makes me happy.

Here’s my very unpopular opinion. Jesse is way overrated. He gets moved off his spot on both ends on the court extremely easily.

His rebounding numbers are unbelievably inflated because last years starting forwards were statues.

Get me a more physical defensive center who can hedge and retreat and I think we’re in better shape at the 5.

We are not zoning next year. We needs a guy who can chase a bit more.

I tried to put it nicely earlier in the thread. Glad someone had the stones to outright say it.

 

[shandeezy7]

 

[M2MPrinciples]

You mean SU frowns upon 17 year old HS recruits being flown up in a plane full of rap stars, their entourages, and copious amounts of drugs and alcohol?

LOL, only one of Weitsman's "guest visits" involved rappers, and it got us Elijah Moore.

If true, get these dudes out of here.

 

[shandeezy7]

"I mostly wanted to have a fresh start and a new challenge," Edwards said. "NIL isn't what I'm playing for. I didn't really want to get into this, but it doesn't seem that Syracuse as an organization is that into that. I'm not really sure what their plan is or what the school's idea is behind it. For me it was something that they couldn't offer in that way."

What does that quote actually mean? Sounds like a bunch of nonsense.

 

[UpstateSM]

"I mostly wanted to have a fresh start and a new challenge," Edwards said. "NIL isn't what I'm playing for. I didn't really want to get into this, but it doesn't seem that Syracuse as an organization is that into that. I'm not really sure what their plan is or what the school's idea is behind it. For me it was something that they couldn't offer in that way."

He sounds like a loser

 

[Cusefan0307]

Buh byeeee!

 

[heresjohnny88]

That quote is just such a bad look for him

 

[UpstateSM]

"Yeah I totally don't miss my ex. They have sooo much to figure out. Don't miss her at all. She really isn't even that attractive. Did I mention I don't miss her?"

 

[Trueblue25]

"I mostly wanted to have a fresh start and a new challenge," Edwards said. "NIL isn't what I'm playing for. I didn't really want to get into this, but it doesn't seem that Syracuse as an organization is that into that. I'm not really sure what their plan is or what the school's idea is behind it. For me it was something that they couldn't offer in that way."

Not a great look that he says he left for reasons mostly aside from NIL, then proceeds to insult Syracuse’s organization/efforts in the matter.

We took a roll on the kid and developed him into what he is now. Its his right to pursue opportunities elsewhere. But I’m not going to actively root for him.

Disappointing on multiple levels.