Maraad Watson transferring to Texas

[JaySU22]

This has been an absolutely brutal week

 

[Trueblue25]

Tough situation if he is trying to get more money out of this. If you are Fran, how do you tell Pena he has to go and not do the same thing with Watson?

Speculation on my part that this is money related. I would think if you want to be true to your word, you would have to let Watson go too if he is trying to renegotiate.

Just to add, I understand the value of a Sophomore All-American Defensive linemen vs a 6th year slot guy.

1. We may not need to match the highest bid.

2. Our lines not deep like WR.

3. This kids a genuine prospect, pena’s an udfa type.

4. I dont think we’re competing with skill position nil amounts here but I could be wrong.

 

[721Comstock]

Tough situation if he is trying to get more money out of this. If you are Fran, how do you tell Pena he has to go and not do the same thing with Watson?

Speculation on my part that this is money related. I would think if you want to be true to your word, you would have to let Watson go too if he is trying to renegotiate.

Yeah, at some point you hafta just say NO.

Otherwise every decent player on your team will be coming to you constantly, trying to wrangle more $ out of whatever deal they had previously committed to.

So, I guess we will see if Fran thinks Watson is going about this “the right way”,
or “the wrong way”.

If it’s the former - then we try our best to make a compelling enough offer to keep him.

If it’s the latter - vaya con dios!
Don’t let the door hit ya….

 

[Cuse House]

Pena was a captain.

Yeah but regardless, it is very similar. Both are the best in their position on our roster and they both got significant bumps in NIL based on insiders. They both went through spring ball and now want more. There can only be so many captains on a team, but it does not mean Watson was not a leader.

 

[hoopsupstate]

This is an example of no matter how well you recruit and develop, you need to hold on to them.

 

[orangepassion]

Another example of why I barely following recruiting, anymore.

 

[23Zone]

It's hard to stay engaged these days, college hoops and football are now completely rotten to the core.

 

[AAM62]

Meaning what? Go to a big time program and get more money but not play?

Or to play sparingly then transfer down a level.

 

[cusefan88]

Worth paying more. Keep him. Send a msg to the big boys.

 

[Cuse House]

Or to play sparingly then transfer down a level.

Watson is a stud and will play wherever he ends up, he is that good. In general though, we have seen time and time again how the grass is not always greener.

Sometimes the confidence these guys have in themselves is a detriment to their career long term. It feels like the vast majority of guys who leave a good situation at Cuse, wind up falling off wherever they land.

 

[money3189]

Surprised he stayed through spring. This is minor league baseball with roster turnover. In no way am I surprised with all this. Its expected

 

[baggerbob]

Surprised he stayed through spring. This is minor league baseball with roster turnover. In no way am I surprised with all this. Its expected

We also have a lot of DL players coming in one well thought of transfer at 6-6 327, and Perry was very good at the end of last year.
Think the interior of the line will be very good even if Watson leaves. A couple of guys who would have been starters last year are supposed to be back also.

 

[TheHaze315]

This one is worse than Pena for me. This kid is a beast.

 

[GoSU96]

Most significant loss . Peñas production is replaceable with what is on the roster Every one else, eh its not going to kill the team

 

[PAcuse]

 

[qdawgg]

I support Fran and SU completely. But it’s hard to support and get excited about the development of any player when the chances of them leaving is pretty high.

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

You would have much better insights than me, I just was under the impression from others that he was consistently getting interest from other programs that was getting to the point that he wouldn't be able to say no

"interest from other programs" sounds a lot like tampering.

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

Yeah, at some point you hafta just say NO.

Otherwise every decent player on your team will be coming to you constantly, trying to wrangle more $ out of whatever deal they had previously committed to.

So, I guess we will see if Fran thinks Watson is going about this “the right way”,
or “the wrong way”.

If it’s the former - then we try our best to make a compelling enough offer to keep him.

If it’s the latter - vaya con dios!
Don’t let the door hit ya….

NIL is bad enough. Tampering is another form of cancer, but even more virulent. Portal is full of players, but that's too easy for the lowlifes that crawl out of the gutter and come after our guys. Wonder who's been on Watson's phone lately?

 

[Newhouser]

So let's see this kid wasn't DART, killed his legacy, is dead to all of us...
This money game is a game we are going to have a hard time staying relevant in. Don't blame the player at all.

 

[RF2044]

Dammit.

 

[RF2044]

What coach would want to put themselves through this in the current college football game?

Do you have to re-recruit everyone on your roster every off-season, simultaneously recruiting high school players and portal transfers, what allows and state of affairs.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

What coach would want to put themselves through this in the current college football game?

Do you have to re-recruit everyone on your roster every off-season, simultaneously recruiting high school players and portal transfers, what allows and state of affairs.

You'll need a Director of Portal Scouting, a Director of HS Scouting, and a Director of Player Retention going forward.

 

[RyanCuse44]

What coach would want to put themselves through this in the current college football game?

Do you have to re-recruit everyone on your roster every off-season, simultaneously recruiting high school players and portal transfers, what allows and state of affairs.

That's why the need contracts for a minimum of 2-3 years on these kids. I know if I were a coach I would probably be ready to pack it in after a few years or so. Very, very stressful with all this NIL BS. Something needs to be done and soon.

 

[richmondcuse03]

That's why the need contracts for a minimum of 2-3 years on these kids. I know if I were a coach I would probably be ready to pack it in after a few years or so. Very, very stressful with all this NIL BS. Something needs to be done and soon.

Issue is enforceability. We already have contracts. Kids are still leaving.

 

[sufan59]

So if it’s so important for the state, maybe they can step up? A lot of tax dollars in the state of NY without a flagship SUNY competing in high major football. Though by the day the ACC feeling more mid major. College sports have a huge impact on the culture. Strengthen the ties with SUNY ESF and give the middle to the rest of these flagship state schools. I’m looking for anything, just a tough week when you look back. Hopefully the bleeding is over lol. Hopeful though that the admin is many steps ahead in addressing this.

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