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Joe Filardi

OttoinGrotto said:
I believe that. But I also believe UNC was a little too late.
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I agree, after the first 2 disasters with Rickie it was time to move on. It was obvious he had no ability to see the defense and adjust the playcalls to run an efficient offense. Then even when he made the correct playcall he was unable to see the field and execute the play.
 
CuseFan said:
agree completely. would like Coach Fran to explain if Filardi beat out the other guys that were on the depth chart, and if
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Filardi is absolutely the real deal, and it’s wild how many people here don’t actually know what he is as a quarterback. Calling him “just a walk-on” is lazy. He’s a walk-on because he was a major D1 lacrosse recruit, not because of his football ability. If he focused solely on football in high school, he’d have had multiple Power 4 offers, period.

And here’s the part most of this board keeps ignoring:

Filardi has outplayed every QB in the room except Angeli (and Collins in flashes). That’s why he keeps getting the reps. That’s why he keeps getting the trust.

The Carney hype is baffling. He might develop into a good QB one day, but right now the concerns are obvious — confidence, command, and presence. And the coaches see it every single day.

If Carney were lighting it up in practice, he wouldn’t have been pulled after two drives vs. Pitt. Coaches don’t bail that fast on someone who’s showing promise.

And if he were “the guy,” he would’ve started vs. UNC. He didn’t.

Let’s run through the actual facts about Filardi in that UNC game:
  • True freshman
  • First college snap of his life
  • Named the starter 48 hours before kickoff
  • On the road, in prime time, vs. a legit UNC defense
  • Coached by one of the best defensive minds in the country
  • Minimal reps with the ones
  • An offensive line that got dominated from the jump
Yeah, he struggled — but under those circumstances, most QBs would’ve.

Meanwhile, Carney played a handful of snaps, didn’t throw a single pass, and they immediately went back to Filardi. That says everything about where the staff’s confidence actually is.

And the redshirt excuse doesn’t fly — Carney burned a game anyway.

People keep saying Filardi starting vs Notre Dame is some kind of “sacrificial lamb” situation. That take completely misses what Filardi is doing.

This kid is an elite lacrosse recruit, and he’s literally putting that career at risk to step up for the football team. He didn’t hide behind the lacrosse commitment. He didn’t back out. He stepped into the fire when the team needed him.

That’s toughness.​
That’s leadership.​
That’s someone who actually wants it.​

For all the talk about Carney, the staff keeps choosing Filardi. That’s not politics — that’s evaluation and performance.

Whether he lights it up or struggles, Syracuse fans should respect what he’s doing and support him. He’s putting the program first at a moment when it would’ve been easy not to.


Filardi’s HS Resume Football

Senior year (2024)
  • Passing
    • 137/209, 3,115 yards, 43 TD, 3 INT
  • Rushing
    • 76–84 carries, 1,204 yards, 12 rushing TD.
  • Total offense
    • 4,253 total yards
A few notable 2024 games
  • vs Comsewogue: 484 passing yards, 7 TD.
  • vs Islip (playoffs): 200 pass yards & 4 TD + 355 rush yards & 4 TD → 555 total yards, 8 total TDs.
  • Multiple games over 350–400 total yards and 4–7 TD
Records
  • Long Island single-season passing TD record – 44 TD passes in one season.
  • Second all-time on Long Island in:
    • Career passing yards
    • Career passing TDs
  • Third all-time in New York State in:
    • Career passing yards
    • Career passing TDs
  • Named 2024 New York State Player of the Year, Carl A. Hansen Award winner (Suffolk County’s top player), and a two-time First Team All-State and Division III MVP.
D1 Camps Attended

Joe participated in six Division I football prospect camps, giving him exposure to both Power-4 and high-level FCS programs:
  • Syracuse
  • Penn State
  • Villanova
  • Stony Brook
  • Monmouth
  • Yale
These were all evaluation camps where QBs rotate through throwing sessions, footwork drills, classroom installs, and 1-on-1/7-on-7 work.

How He Performed (What Coaches Said)

Across these camps, according to scouting coverage and direct feedback from college staffs:
  • “Gets the ball out quickly” – fast release & timing
  • “Processes pre-snap extremely well” – strong decision-making
  • “True dual-threat quarterback” – athletic, extends plays
  • “Throws a very catchable ball” – accuracy & touch
  • “High football IQ” – handled installs as well as older QBs
  • Strong leadership presence – multiple coaches noted maturity
He consistently received positive evaluations and was invited back to multiple campuses for continued contact.

Recruiting Impact

His camp performances directly contributed to:
  • Division I offer from Stony Brook (FCS)
  • Significant interest from Syracuse
    • Ultimately led to him joining SU football as a preferred walk-on, while also being a scholarship lacrosse recruit
  • Ongoing attention from several Northeast and Mid-Atlantic D1 staffs
Because he was a high-level lacrosse commit early, many football programs viewed him as a dual-sport wildcard—talented enough for D1 football, but likely to choose lacrosse unless they pushed hard.

Why Camps Loved Him
  • Strong frame and mobility
  • Accurate at all three levels
  • Instinctive “playmaker” style
  • Calm, composed, and coachable
  • Outperformed many regional QB recruits with more hype
  • Bottom Line
Joe isn’t just productive — he’s dynamic, smart, athletic, and has already proven he can perform at D1 evaluation camps.

He’s a legit Division I quarterback who combines elite high-school production with the physical tools, leadership, and football IQ that translate to the next level.

As a top-30 national lacrosse recruit, complicated football recruiting — not a lack of ability
 
goodroc said:
Filardi is absolutely the real deal, and it’s wild how many people here don’t actually know what he is as a quarterback. Calling him “just a walk-on” is lazy. He’s a walk-on because he was a major D1 lacrosse recruit, not because of his football ability. If he focused solely on football in high school, he’d have had multiple Power 4 offers, period.

And here’s the part most of this board keeps ignoring:

Filardi has outplayed every QB in the room except Angeli (and Collins in flashes). That’s why he keeps getting the reps. That’s why he keeps getting the trust.

The Carney hype is baffling. He might develop into a good QB one day, but right now the concerns are obvious — confidence, command, and presence. And the coaches see it every single day.

If Carney were lighting it up in practice, he wouldn’t have been pulled after two drives vs. Pitt. Coaches don’t bail that fast on someone who’s showing promise.

And if he were “the guy,” he would’ve started vs. UNC. He didn’t.

Let’s run through the actual facts about Filardi in that UNC game:
  • True freshman
  • First college snap of his life
  • Named the starter 48 hours before kickoff
  • On the road, in prime time, vs. a legit UNC defense
  • Coached by one of the best defensive minds in the country
  • Minimal reps with the ones
  • An offensive line that got dominated from the jump
Yeah, he struggled — but under those circumstances, most QBs would’ve.

Meanwhile, Carney played a handful of snaps, didn’t throw a single pass, and they immediately went back to Filardi. That says everything about where the staff’s confidence actually is.

And the redshirt excuse doesn’t fly — Carney burned a game anyway.

People keep saying Filardi starting vs Notre Dame is some kind of “sacrificial lamb” situation. That take completely misses what Filardi is doing.

This kid is an elite lacrosse recruit, and he’s literally putting that career at risk to step up for the football team. He didn’t hide behind the lacrosse commitment. He didn’t back out. He stepped into the fire when the team needed him.

That’s toughness.​
That’s leadership.​
That’s someone who actually wants it.​

For all the talk about Carney, the staff keeps choosing Filardi. That’s not politics — that’s evaluation and performance.

Whether he lights it up or struggles, Syracuse fans should respect what he’s doing and support him. He’s putting the program first at a moment when it would’ve been easy not to.


Filardi’s HS Resume Football

Senior year (2024)
  • Passing
    • 137/209, 3,115 yards, 43 TD, 3 INT
  • Rushing
    • 76–84 carries, 1,204 yards, 12 rushing TD.
  • Total offense
    • 4,253 total yards
A few notable 2024 games
  • vs Comsewogue: 484 passing yards, 7 TD.
  • vs Islip (playoffs): 200 pass yards & 4 TD + 355 rush yards & 4 TD → 555 total yards, 8 total TDs.
  • Multiple games over 350–400 total yards and 4–7 TD
Records
  • Long Island single-season passing TD record – 44 TD passes in one season.
  • Second all-time on Long Island in:
    • Career passing yards
    • Career passing TDs
  • Third all-time in New York State in:
    • Career passing yards
    • Career passing TDs
  • Named 2024 New York State Player of the Year, Carl A. Hansen Award winner (Suffolk County’s top player), and a two-time First Team All-State and Division III MVP.
D1 Camps Attended

Joe participated in six Division I football prospect camps, giving him exposure to both Power-4 and high-level FCS programs:
  • Syracuse
  • Penn State
  • Villanova
  • Stony Brook
  • Monmouth
  • Yale
These were all evaluation camps where QBs rotate through throwing sessions, footwork drills, classroom installs, and 1-on-1/7-on-7 work.

How He Performed (What Coaches Said)

Across these camps, according to scouting coverage and direct feedback from college staffs:
  • “Gets the ball out quickly” – fast release & timing
  • “Processes pre-snap extremely well” – strong decision-making
  • “True dual-threat quarterback” – athletic, extends plays
  • “Throws a very catchable ball” – accuracy & touch
  • “High football IQ” – handled installs as well as older QBs
  • Strong leadership presence – multiple coaches noted maturity
He consistently received positive evaluations and was invited back to multiple campuses for continued contact.

Recruiting Impact

His camp performances directly contributed to:
  • Division I offer from Stony Brook (FCS)
  • Significant interest from Syracuse
    • Ultimately led to him joining SU football as a preferred walk-on, while also being a scholarship lacrosse recruit
  • Ongoing attention from several Northeast and Mid-Atlantic D1 staffs
Because he was a high-level lacrosse commit early, many football programs viewed him as a dual-sport wildcard—talented enough for D1 football, but likely to choose lacrosse unless they pushed hard.

Why Camps Loved Him
  • Strong frame and mobility
  • Accurate at all three levels
  • Instinctive “playmaker” style
  • Calm, composed, and coachable
  • Outperformed many regional QB recruits with more hype
  • Bottom Line
Joe isn’t just productive — he’s dynamic, smart, athletic, and has already proven he can perform at D1 evaluation camps.

He’s a legit Division I quarterback who combines elite high-school production with the physical tools, leadership, and football IQ that translate to the next level.

As a top-30 national lacrosse recruit, complicated football recruiting — not a lack of ability
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This is an almost uncomfortable defense of Filardi and has family member or stalker vibes.

But the kid seems to be a Greg Paulus-type all the way.
 
Syracuse.com article linked below says that Filardi is not on scholarship for either lacrosse or football. is that accurate? Can someone explain why he's not on a lacrosse scholarship?

Syracuse preparing for final ranked opponent of troublesome season (10 things to know)

Will Filardi be on scholarship?​


The walk-on confirmed after Syracuse’s Halloween loss to North Carolina that he is not a scholarship player for either the football or men’s lacrosse teams. He was one of Syracuse’s grandfathered walk-ons after the NCAA set new roster limits prior to the 2025 season.
 
CuseFan said:
Syracuse.com article linked below says that Filardi is not on scholarship for either lacrosse or football. is that accurate? Can someone explain why he's not on a lacrosse scholarship?

Syracuse preparing for final ranked opponent of troublesome season (10 things to know)

Will Filardi be on scholarship?​


The walk-on confirmed after Syracuse’s Halloween loss to North Carolina that he is not a scholarship player for either the football or men’s lacrosse teams. He was one of Syracuse’s grandfathered walk-ons after the NCAA set new roster limits prior to the 2025 season.
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The greatest trick Filardi ever pulled was convincing the world he even existed.
 
CuseFan said:
Syracuse.com article linked below says that Filardi is not on scholarship for either lacrosse or football. is that accurate? Can someone explain why he's not on a lacrosse scholarship?

Syracuse preparing for final ranked opponent of troublesome season (10 things to know)

Will Filardi be on scholarship?​


The walk-on confirmed after Syracuse’s Halloween loss to North Carolina that he is not a scholarship player for either the football or men’s lacrosse teams. He was one of Syracuse’s grandfathered walk-ons after the NCAA set new roster limits prior to the 2025 season.
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I don't think you can be on a LAX scholarship and play football. You have to count towards a FB schollie. Miami used to do that years ago where they would stash WR's and DB's on the Track team, and have them "walk-on" for football as a way to circumvent the 85 scholarship limit.

The NCAA closed that loophole ages ago.

I'm sure he's getting enough money from the $20 million House settlement to cover his expenses.
 
OrangeXtreme said:
I don't think you can be on a LAX scholarship and play football. You have to count towards a FB schollie. Miami used to do that years ago where they would stash WR's and DB's on the Track team, and have them "walk-on" for football as a way to circumvent the 85 scholarship limit.

The NCAA closed that loophole ages ago.

I'm sure he's getting enough money from the $20 million House settlement to cover his expenses.
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that would explain it. wasn't sure how he was paying out of pocket to go the Cuse, just to walk on to football. thx
 
goodroc said:
Let’s run through the actual facts about Filardi in that UNC game:
  • True freshman
  • First college snap of his life
  • Named the starter 48 hours before kickoff
  • On the road, in prime time, vs. a legit UNC defense
  • Coached by one of the best defensive minds in the country
  • Minimal reps with the ones
  • An offensive line that got dominated from the jump
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It may not have felt like it, but that UNC game was in the Dome.
 
goodroc said:
Filardi is absolutely the real deal, and it’s wild how many people here don’t actually know what he is as a quarterback. Calling him “just a walk-on” is lazy. He’s a walk-on because he was a major D1 lacrosse recruit, not because of his football ability. If he focused solely on football in high school, he’d have had multiple Power 4 offers, period.

And here’s the part most of this board keeps ignoring:

Filardi has outplayed every QB in the room except Angeli (and Collins in flashes). That’s why he keeps getting the reps. That’s why he keeps getting the trust.

The Carney hype is baffling. He might develop into a good QB one day, but right now the concerns are obvious — confidence, command, and presence. And the coaches see it every single day.

If Carney were lighting it up in practice, he wouldn’t have been pulled after two drives vs. Pitt. Coaches don’t bail that fast on someone who’s showing promise.

And if he were “the guy,” he would’ve started vs. UNC. He didn’t.

Let’s run through the actual facts about Filardi in that UNC game:
  • True freshman
  • First college snap of his life
  • Named the starter 48 hours before kickoff
  • On the road, in prime time, vs. a legit UNC defense
  • Coached by one of the best defensive minds in the country
  • Minimal reps with the ones
  • An offensive line that got dominated from the jump
Yeah, he struggled — but under those circumstances, most QBs would’ve.

Meanwhile, Carney played a handful of snaps, didn’t throw a single pass, and they immediately went back to Filardi. That says everything about where the staff’s confidence actually is.

And the redshirt excuse doesn’t fly — Carney burned a game anyway.

People keep saying Filardi starting vs Notre Dame is some kind of “sacrificial lamb” situation. That take completely misses what Filardi is doing.

This kid is an elite lacrosse recruit, and he’s literally putting that career at risk to step up for the football team. He didn’t hide behind the lacrosse commitment. He didn’t back out. He stepped into the fire when the team needed him.

That’s toughness.​
That’s leadership.​
That’s someone who actually wants it.​

For all the talk about Carney, the staff keeps choosing Filardi. That’s not politics — that’s evaluation and performance.

Whether he lights it up or struggles, Syracuse fans should respect what he’s doing and support him. He’s putting the program first at a moment when it would’ve been easy not to.


Filardi’s HS Resume Football

Senior year (2024)
  • Passing
    • 137/209, 3,115 yards, 43 TD, 3 INT
  • Rushing
    • 76–84 carries, 1,204 yards, 12 rushing TD.
  • Total offense
    • 4,253 total yards
A few notable 2024 games
  • vs Comsewogue: 484 passing yards, 7 TD.
  • vs Islip (playoffs): 200 pass yards & 4 TD + 355 rush yards & 4 TD → 555 total yards, 8 total TDs.
  • Multiple games over 350–400 total yards and 4–7 TD
Records
  • Long Island single-season passing TD record – 44 TD passes in one season.
  • Second all-time on Long Island in:
    • Career passing yards
    • Career passing TDs
  • Third all-time in New York State in:
    • Career passing yards
    • Career passing TDs
  • Named 2024 New York State Player of the Year, Carl A. Hansen Award winner (Suffolk County’s top player), and a two-time First Team All-State and Division III MVP.
D1 Camps Attended

Joe participated in six Division I football prospect camps, giving him exposure to both Power-4 and high-level FCS programs:
  • Syracuse
  • Penn State
  • Villanova
  • Stony Brook
  • Monmouth
  • Yale
These were all evaluation camps where QBs rotate through throwing sessions, footwork drills, classroom installs, and 1-on-1/7-on-7 work.

How He Performed (What Coaches Said)

Across these camps, according to scouting coverage and direct feedback from college staffs:
  • “Gets the ball out quickly” – fast release & timing
  • “Processes pre-snap extremely well” – strong decision-making
  • “True dual-threat quarterback” – athletic, extends plays
  • “Throws a very catchable ball” – accuracy & touch
  • “High football IQ” – handled installs as well as older QBs
  • Strong leadership presence – multiple coaches noted maturity
He consistently received positive evaluations and was invited back to multiple campuses for continued contact.

Recruiting Impact

His camp performances directly contributed to:
  • Division I offer from Stony Brook (FCS)
  • Significant interest from Syracuse
    • Ultimately led to him joining SU football as a preferred walk-on, while also being a scholarship lacrosse recruit
  • Ongoing attention from several Northeast and Mid-Atlantic D1 staffs
Because he was a high-level lacrosse commit early, many football programs viewed him as a dual-sport wildcard—talented enough for D1 football, but likely to choose lacrosse unless they pushed hard.

Why Camps Loved Him
  • Strong frame and mobility
  • Accurate at all three levels
  • Instinctive “playmaker” style
  • Calm, composed, and coachable
  • Outperformed many regional QB recruits with more hype
  • Bottom Line
Joe isn’t just productive — he’s dynamic, smart, athletic, and has already proven he can perform at D1 evaluation camps.

He’s a legit Division I quarterback who combines elite high-school production with the physical tools, leadership, and football IQ that translate to the next level.

As a top-30 national lacrosse recruit, complicated football recruiting — not a lack of ability
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I hope we see some of that rushing ability today, both with designed runs and escaping pressure.
 
I think that Filardi deserves a lot of credit. Never in a million years did he expect to be playing this year in a real game, especially starting against Notre Dame on the road. All this fell into his lap due to circumstances completely out of his control. He will do the best that he can. Nobody is expecting a win or even a close game. But with that said he deserves our support. It takes a lot of spine to even step into this role given the current situation. He might even surprise. For those disparaging him I just think it's in really poor taste.
 
upperdeck said:
To say Collins is not a D1 QB is just wrong. Is he playing well no. But can he run and throw at that level yes.

Has the game slowed down enough for him to be effective 75% of the plays, not yet.

Listened to the college drive today and the were discussing QB nationally and bring them to the SR bowl. They said like 3 QBs are playing at a level good enough to be in the NFL . the rest all have a ton of learning to do.

Filardi to me seemed like he was seeing the field fairly well. He rushed some throws and held on a few times too long. Will he be better 2-3 weeks later, perhaps. Will we have a better game plan of things he can do? Perhaps. We could play better but ND is also better so it might not show too well.
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He would be a great FCS QB so still D1 but if the game hasn’t slowed down for him yet with 3 years of experience in practice and 5 games then it probably won’t.
 
23Zone said:
I think that Filardi deserves a lot of credit. Never in a million years did he expect to be playing this year in a real game, especially starting against Notre Dame on the road. All this fell into his lap due to circumstances completely out of his control. He will do the best that he can. Nobody is expecting a win or even a close game. But with that said he deserves our support. It takes a lot of spine to even step into this role given the current situation. He might even surprise. For those disparaging him I just think it's in really poor taste.
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Honestly as bad as his stats were against North Carolina, he actually looked the part of a QB for the system. The way he commanded everyone before plays and clearly went through his reads and progressions was encouraging. Hopefully we see him execute some passes with the receivers today after more practice time. And as others mentioned he really doesn’t need this with a very promising lacrosse career, but he is a competitor. Super easy guy to root for and be proud of as a fan of Syracuse athletics!
 
The problem with Collins is the more experience he gets, the more his weaknesses continue to show.

Filardi's first game was a nightmare and completely unproductive... but the next time we saw him against Miami (albeit against the backups in a blowout) he marched down the field for a TD. Something Rickie can't manage in an average game. Hopefully it's an indication he can get better and more comfortable each week. Eric Dungey had the "it" factor and was able to do it. Maybe Joe has that too.

I think the coaches can get him to be passable. Getting it within 5 yards of a WR 70% of the time would be a huge win. Having to deal with Notre Dame's defense and missing Yasim makes it a real uphill battle but we due have a history of playing Notre Dame tough with bad teams. ...and this year's team with a functional QB may actually be decent.
 
goodroc said:
Filardi is absolutely the real deal, and it’s wild how many people here don’t actually know what he is as a quarterback. Calling him “just a walk-on” is lazy. He’s a walk-on because he was a major D1 lacrosse recruit, not because of his football ability. If he focused solely on football in high school, he’d have had multiple Power 4 offers, period.

And here’s the part most of this board keeps ignoring:

Filardi has outplayed every QB in the room except Angeli (and Collins in flashes). That’s why he keeps getting the reps. That’s why he keeps getting the trust.

The Carney hype is baffling. He might develop into a good QB one day, but right now the concerns are obvious — confidence, command, and presence. And the coaches see it every single day.

If Carney were lighting it up in practice, he wouldn’t have been pulled after two drives vs. Pitt. Coaches don’t bail that fast on someone who’s showing promise.

And if he were “the guy,” he would’ve started vs. UNC. He didn’t.

Let’s run through the actual facts about Filardi in that UNC game:
  • True freshman
  • First college snap of his life
  • Named the starter 48 hours before kickoff
  • On the road, in prime time, vs. a legit UNC defense
  • Coached by one of the best defensive minds in the country
  • Minimal reps with the ones
  • An offensive line that got dominated from the jump
Yeah, he struggled — but under those circumstances, most QBs would’ve.

Meanwhile, Carney played a handful of snaps, didn’t throw a single pass, and they immediately went back to Filardi. That says everything about where the staff’s confidence actually is.

And the redshirt excuse doesn’t fly — Carney burned a game anyway.

People keep saying Filardi starting vs Notre Dame is some kind of “sacrificial lamb” situation. That take completely misses what Filardi is doing.

This kid is an elite lacrosse recruit, and he’s literally putting that career at risk to step up for the football team. He didn’t hide behind the lacrosse commitment. He didn’t back out. He stepped into the fire when the team needed him.

That’s toughness.​
That’s leadership.​
That’s someone who actually wants it.​

For all the talk about Carney, the staff keeps choosing Filardi. That’s not politics — that’s evaluation and performance.

Whether he lights it up or struggles, Syracuse fans should respect what he’s doing and support him. He’s putting the program first at a moment when it would’ve been easy not to.


Filardi’s HS Resume Football

Senior year (2024)
  • Passing
    • 137/209, 3,115 yards, 43 TD, 3 INT
  • Rushing
    • 76–84 carries, 1,204 yards, 12 rushing TD.
  • Total offense
    • 4,253 total yards
A few notable 2024 games
  • vs Comsewogue: 484 passing yards, 7 TD.
  • vs Islip (playoffs): 200 pass yards & 4 TD + 355 rush yards & 4 TD → 555 total yards, 8 total TDs.
  • Multiple games over 350–400 total yards and 4–7 TD
Records
  • Long Island single-season passing TD record – 44 TD passes in one season.
  • Second all-time on Long Island in:
    • Career passing yards
    • Career passing TDs
  • Third all-time in New York State in:
    • Career passing yards
    • Career passing TDs
  • Named 2024 New York State Player of the Year, Carl A. Hansen Award winner (Suffolk County’s top player), and a two-time First Team All-State and Division III MVP.
D1 Camps Attended

Joe participated in six Division I football prospect camps, giving him exposure to both Power-4 and high-level FCS programs:
  • Syracuse
  • Penn State
  • Villanova
  • Stony Brook
  • Monmouth
  • Yale
These were all evaluation camps where QBs rotate through throwing sessions, footwork drills, classroom installs, and 1-on-1/7-on-7 work.

How He Performed (What Coaches Said)

Across these camps, according to scouting coverage and direct feedback from college staffs:
  • “Gets the ball out quickly” – fast release & timing
  • “Processes pre-snap extremely well” – strong decision-making
  • “True dual-threat quarterback” – athletic, extends plays
  • “Throws a very catchable ball” – accuracy & touch
  • “High football IQ” – handled installs as well as older QBs
  • Strong leadership presence – multiple coaches noted maturity
He consistently received positive evaluations and was invited back to multiple campuses for continued contact.

Recruiting Impact

His camp performances directly contributed to:
  • Division I offer from Stony Brook (FCS)
  • Significant interest from Syracuse
    • Ultimately led to him joining SU football as a preferred walk-on, while also being a scholarship lacrosse recruit
  • Ongoing attention from several Northeast and Mid-Atlantic D1 staffs
Because he was a high-level lacrosse commit early, many football programs viewed him as a dual-sport wildcard—talented enough for D1 football, but likely to choose lacrosse unless they pushed hard.

Why Camps Loved Him
  • Strong frame and mobility
  • Accurate at all three levels
  • Instinctive “playmaker” style
  • Calm, composed, and coachable
  • Outperformed many regional QB recruits with more hype
  • Bottom Line
Joe isn’t just productive — he’s dynamic, smart, athletic, and has already proven he can perform at D1 evaluation camps.

He’s a legit Division I quarterback who combines elite high-school production with the physical tools, leadership, and football IQ that translate to the next level.

As a top-30 national lacrosse recruit, complicated football recruiting — not a lack of ability
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If he takes another snap as a QB at Syracuse they need to get rid of the program. He is a lacrosse player not a Division 1 QB.
Let Rickie play the last game the season is over. Filardi might hold the school record for the most interceptions returned for a TD.
 
goodroc said:
Filardi is absolutely the real deal, and it’s wild how many people here don’t actually know what he is as a quarterback. Calling him “just a walk-on” is lazy. He’s a walk-on because he was a major D1 lacrosse recruit, not because of his football ability. If he focused solely on football in high school, he’d have had multiple Power 4 offers, period.

And here’s the part most of this board keeps ignoring:

Filardi has outplayed every QB in the room except Angeli (and Collins in flashes). That’s why he keeps getting the reps. That’s why he keeps getting the trust.

The Carney hype is baffling. He might develop into a good QB one day, but right now the concerns are obvious — confidence, command, and presence. And the coaches see it every single day.

If Carney were lighting it up in practice, he wouldn’t have been pulled after two drives vs. Pitt. Coaches don’t bail that fast on someone who’s showing promise.

And if he were “the guy,” he would’ve started vs. UNC. He didn’t.

Let’s run through the actual facts about Filardi in that UNC game:
  • True freshman
  • First college snap of his life
  • Named the starter 48 hours before kickoff
  • On the road, in prime time, vs. a legit UNC defense
  • Coached by one of the best defensive minds in the country
  • Minimal reps with the ones
  • An offensive line that got dominated from the jump
Yeah, he struggled — but under those circumstances, most QBs would’ve.

Meanwhile, Carney played a handful of snaps, didn’t throw a single pass, and they immediately went back to Filardi. That says everything about where the staff’s confidence actually is.

And the redshirt excuse doesn’t fly — Carney burned a game anyway.

People keep saying Filardi starting vs Notre Dame is some kind of “sacrificial lamb” situation. That take completely misses what Filardi is doing.

This kid is an elite lacrosse recruit, and he’s literally putting that career at risk to step up for the football team. He didn’t hide behind the lacrosse commitment. He didn’t back out. He stepped into the fire when the team needed him.

That’s toughness.​
That’s leadership.​
That’s someone who actually wants it.​

For all the talk about Carney, the staff keeps choosing Filardi. That’s not politics — that’s evaluation and performance.

Whether he lights it up or struggles, Syracuse fans should respect what he’s doing and support him. He’s putting the program first at a moment when it would’ve been easy not to.


Filardi’s HS Resume Football

Senior year (2024)
  • Passing
    • 137/209, 3,115 yards, 43 TD, 3 INT
  • Rushing
    • 76–84 carries, 1,204 yards, 12 rushing TD.
  • Total offense
    • 4,253 total yards
A few notable 2024 games
  • vs Comsewogue: 484 passing yards, 7 TD.
  • vs Islip (playoffs): 200 pass yards & 4 TD + 355 rush yards & 4 TD → 555 total yards, 8 total TDs.
  • Multiple games over 350–400 total yards and 4–7 TD
Records
  • Long Island single-season passing TD record – 44 TD passes in one season.
  • Second all-time on Long Island in:
    • Career passing yards
    • Career passing TDs
  • Third all-time in New York State in:
    • Career passing yards
    • Career passing TDs
  • Named 2024 New York State Player of the Year, Carl A. Hansen Award winner (Suffolk County’s top player), and a two-time First Team All-State and Division III MVP.
D1 Camps Attended

Joe participated in six Division I football prospect camps, giving him exposure to both Power-4 and high-level FCS programs:
  • Syracuse
  • Penn State
  • Villanova
  • Stony Brook
  • Monmouth
  • Yale
These were all evaluation camps where QBs rotate through throwing sessions, footwork drills, classroom installs, and 1-on-1/7-on-7 work.

How He Performed (What Coaches Said)

Across these camps, according to scouting coverage and direct feedback from college staffs:
  • “Gets the ball out quickly” – fast release & timing
  • “Processes pre-snap extremely well” – strong decision-making
  • “True dual-threat quarterback” – athletic, extends plays
  • “Throws a very catchable ball” – accuracy & touch
  • “High football IQ” – handled installs as well as older QBs
  • Strong leadership presence – multiple coaches noted maturity
He consistently received positive evaluations and was invited back to multiple campuses for continued contact.

Recruiting Impact

His camp performances directly contributed to:
  • Division I offer from Stony Brook (FCS)
  • Significant interest from Syracuse
    • Ultimately led to him joining SU football as a preferred walk-on, while also being a scholarship lacrosse recruit
  • Ongoing attention from several Northeast and Mid-Atlantic D1 staffs
Because he was a high-level lacrosse commit early, many football programs viewed him as a dual-sport wildcard—talented enough for D1 football, but likely to choose lacrosse unless they pushed hard.

Why Camps Loved Him
  • Strong frame and mobility
  • Accurate at all three levels
  • Instinctive “playmaker” style
  • Calm, composed, and coachable
  • Outperformed many regional QB recruits with more hype
  • Bottom Line
Joe isn’t just productive — he’s dynamic, smart, athletic, and has already proven he can perform at D1 evaluation camps.

He’s a legit Division I quarterback who combines elite high-school production with the physical tools, leadership, and football IQ that translate to the next level.

As a top-30 national lacrosse recruit, complicated football recruiting — not a lack of ability
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This reads like chatGPT or some other AI nonsense. For your sake, I hope it is, as it probably longer to write than it did for ND to go 21 up on us this afternoon.

The kid is terrible. I don't even think he could play for Stony Brook.

I'd kick him off the football team and tell him to stick to lacrosse.
 
Ttk.gman2 said:

I don’t think this is true he’s a freshmen who played ball at a small New York school and he just played a playoff team in his second start. He will he better and get better I still have faith in him.
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If he ever takes a single snap at QB for SU football again we have major, major problems.

I genuinely wish him nothing but the best in his lacrosse career.
 
Eric15 said:
If he ever takes a single snap at QB for SU football again we have major, major problems.

I genuinely wish him nothing but the best in his lacrosse career.
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There's no one else left to play against BC.

No point playing Collins, he's leaving.

Can't play Carney because he was promised a useless redshirt and the staff thinks his right arm doesn't work.

Can't play Jakhari because his arm is in a sling.

I guess maybe Belin, I mean why not.
 

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