Mark Petry out for season

[cusefan88]

Unfortunately Petry is done. Injury that he has unknowingly played with.

 

[tep624]

Unfortunately Petry is done. Injury that he has unknowingly played with.

I just saw that. That’s too bad. Probably explains why we took so many OL out of the portal recently though.

 

[Rautins07]

Feel bad for him, Fran had spoke highly about him, classy message. Best of Luck Mark.

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

Makes more sense now bringing in Ferguson. I believe the staff really likes Cruz, didn't see him going to bench.

 

[sutomcat]

Unfortunately Petry is done. Injury that he has unknowingly played with.

Sad for Mark but the improved depth of the OL serves us well here.

I think he made the right decision. Hope he is 100% for pro day next year.

 

[anomander]

Petry was one of the players who i felt improved the most over his career. Must have been a tough decision.

 

[RF2044]

Petry was one of the players who i felt improved the most over his career. Must have been a tough decision.

Yup.

And he went from a complete international flyer, to a guy who only played on special teams, to a decent platoon option who got forced into a starting role due to injury and handled himself serviceably, to a starter last year.

Really too bad. Hate losing depth. Wish him the best, and thank him for the contributions.

 

[RF2044]

Sad for Mark but the improved depth of the OL serves us well here.

I think he made the right decision. Hope he is 100% for pro day next year.

Ferguson, Rice might play OG. Ditto Miller [incumbent].

Luckily, we have some options. I'd envision that Cruz starts for sure now, unless someone like Rice blows him away.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OttoinGrotto]

This sucks.

 

[Orangefizz]

We now have a glaring hole at center. I’d take a look at Jack Hasz from UNLV/Buffalo. He is still available in the portal and was honorable mention all MWC last year

 

[domedog]

A damn shame for a stalwart contributor. And a great farewell message. Good luck, Mark.

 

[orangepassion]

We now have a glaring hole at center. I’d take a look at Jack Hasz from UNLV/Buffalo. He is still available in the portal and was honorable mention all MWC last year

I think we should go after Austin Collins from the portal

 

[wfschrec]

We now have a glaring hole at center. I’d take a look at Jack Hasz from UNLV/Buffalo. He is still available in the portal and was honorable mention all MWC last year

I think Collins was/has been slated for center since he signed on.

 

[RF2044]

This situation highlights the importance of having depth at OL.

Which, fortunately, we do -- after these latest several portal adds. Just like two years ago, injuries pop up unexpectedly, and you either have the depth to weather the storm or you don't [like in previous years].

Petry was a huge reason why we were able to weather the storm in 2022, after Wohlabaugh got injured in game 2. Ironic that he is the injury issue now.

But despite some posters looking down their noses at some of the players we've added via the portal, and a couple of the guys on the depth chart, several of those interior linemen have moved up a slot in the depth-chart. Time to produce.

 

[kcsu]

What a class act!! God Speed Mark.

 

[tep624]

I think we should go after Austin Collins from the portal

He already signed with Syracuse so maybe someone else is available.

 

[CbusCuse]

I think we should go after Austin Collins from the portal

I do get your sarcasm. But i do wonder who the back-up Center is going to be, assuming Collins is the starter.

Really hate losing Petry. I think this one hurts quite a bit. He was not dominant by any means but very consistent, reliable and versatile as he was also playing Center.

 

[hungrychuck]

Total bummer, but that’s as classy a parting message as I’ve ever seen in this program.

I’ll be rooting for the kid to realize his dream.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

This kid will succeed in whatever he does.

 

[cusefan88]

I do get your sarcasm. But i do wonder who the back-up Center is going to be, assuming Collins is the starter.

Really hate losing Petry. I think this one hurts quite a bit. He was not dominant by any means but very consistent, reliable and versatile as he was also playing Center.

I'm pretty sure he took center reps in spring and that is the extent of it. I would guess they will have Cruz, Josh Miller, and the FSU transfer practice snaps. Not to mention the true freshman Stewart.

 

[All4SU]

Unfortunately Petry is done. Injury that he has unknowingly played with.

He doesn’t owe me anything. Get the ACL fixed. And keep the dream alive.

 

[Sdot]

I do get your sarcasm. But i do wonder who the back-up Center is going to be, assuming Collins is the starter.

Really hate losing Petry. I think this one hurts quite a bit. He was not dominant by any means but very consistent, reliable and versatile as he was also playing Center.

Coaches are high on Kalil Stewart. He’s a true center and he’s 6’4. You don’t see many 6’4 centers in College or NFL.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Best of luck. OL is one of the most brutal positions to play in any sport.

 

[CbusCuse]

Coaches are high on Kalil Stewart. He’s a true center and he’s 6’4. You don’t see many 6’4 centers in College or NFL.

That’s fine and all, but he is a true freshman who isn’t even on campus yet.