Malachi James transferring to EMU

[richmondcuse03]

Did Fran give him the talk? He didn’t mention Fran in his portal post.

Reads that way.

 

[JustPherU]

Did Fran give him the talk? He didn’t mention Fran in his portal post.

Maybe the talk and an empty stocking for Christmas.

 

[klemmer56]

The way in which he worded that good by, in my opinion, 100% implies Fran gave him a talk, and is using injuries, i.e. "out of my control" as a way to take a high road and not flame the program.

It sucks, as i really was intrigued with his speed, but if this is the cost of playing big-boy football, then I really need to get used to it.

 

[PAcuse]

Speed only gets you so much.
Best of luck to him.

 

[GoSU96]

Not a surprise. Kid has chronic leg issues to start with. Taking up a spot and can’t get out of the treatment room.

 

[AngryOtto]

Really excited when he committed. Injuries were always holding him back. I wonder if he mostly focus on track once he transfers.
I think this is the first but certainly not the last of scholarship players. I thought the over under is 15.

 

[JKinUtah]

everyone is the same speed sitting on the trainer's table. sorry it didn't work out for him

 

[PhatOrange]

Doesn’t track give out scholarships? Hard to imagine track wouldn’t give him money . Hed obviously have to give up football but if he wants to stay at Syracuse. Seems like he could stay on track scholarship.

 

[CusefanATL]

His dad was set to train Willis and I think a couple others. And his dad is cool as heck. Hope it doesn’t sour the relationship.

 

[tptcuse]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Syracuse running back hints his transfer is not his choice: ‘I hoped to stay’

The running back is leaving Central New York with three years of eligibility remaining.

www.syracuse.com

 

[richmondcuse03]

Met the family at bowl game last year. Great man. Will be rooting for that family anywhere they go. Malachis a good kid.

 

[orangemass]

Wish it worked out. Had tons of speed but u never saw it translate. Maybe some day it will

 

[UD1954]

There's track speed and football speed...never saw the football speed...l wish him well going forward.

 

[hoopsupstate]

He’s a track athlete, not a football player. His body couldn’t handle the physical beating. He didn’t have any wiggle either. Wish him the best. Looks like the talks are starting to take place.

 

[23Zone]

Think of everyone on 1 year contracts. The new reality. Wish him and his speed the best wherever he lands.

 

[baggerbob]

Think of everyone on 1 year contracts. The new reality. Wish him and his speed the best wherever he lands.

Watch him go to Louisville and suddenly become a feature back in a couple of years.

 

[orangepassion]

Don't like this part of the sport

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[VTAaron]

Maybe this is a stupid post, but has he beeeeeeeeen allowed to do anything this year, and the last year he mostly just is just a returner? Dont blame him. Hill has had more opportunities, so can you really blame him? Maybe an OC coordinator or other coach position needs to be considered... I get Willis is the star, but IMO Hill is a better runner when he is ALLOWED to play. Im sorry but I see Nixon as a Liability still if we keep only running a ball up the middle and if Willis doesnt tell the coach that is bullshit. And I'm talking about the coach not his son.

 

[Goin' Deep]

I wish him well...
But I just got the feeling he wasn't dedicated to a contact sport or the players on his team.

 

[VTAaron]

I wish him well...
But I just got the feeling he wasn't dedicated to a contact sport or the players on his team.

If you cant play...

 

[Jake]

Certainly seems like no bad feelings here- which is great.

 

[CNYGuy]

Maybe this is a stupid post, but has he beeeeeeeeen allowed to do anything this year, and the last year he mostly just is just a returner? Dont blame him. Hill has had more opportunities, so can you really blame him? Maybe an OC coordinator or other coach position needs to be considered... I get Willis is the star, but IMO Hill is a better runner when he is ALLOWED to play. Im sorry but I see Nixon as a Liability still if we keep only running a ball up the middle and if Willis doesnt tell the coach that is bullshit. And I'm talking about the coach not his son.

He’s been hurt all but like 5 games of the last two seasons, which is the bigger issue.

I don’t claim to know what/why/how, but I’d assume that factors in here.

 

[tep624]

Classy post by him and his dad. Wish them all the best. Quality people.