Kyle McCord to NFL Draft

[SanDiegoCuse]

Fox ran a lot of commercials for the Holiday Bowl last night. I can’t remember the last time I saw a commercial advertising Syracuse Football.

They’re running them all day today during the NFL too.

 

[OttosShoes]

Fox ran a lot of commercials for the Holiday Bowl last night. I can’t remember the last time I saw a commercial advertising Syracuse Football.

They're running them now on the Eagles game too; commentators took a second to sell it as well. Went something like, the nations leading passer! And also, uh, an interesting situation!

 

[Niastri]

Yeah we need him to announce in a post victory interview on Fox that he’s coming back.

I'm looking for McCord to have 300 yards and 4 TDs in the first half so he can take the rest of the day off.

Then when they interview him at halftime he can announce he's back.

 

[hoopsupstate]

I'm looking for McCord to have 300 yards and 4 TDs in the first half so he can take the rest of the day off.

Then when they interview him at halftime he can announce he's back.

I hope the team is not thinking that because that’s when you get beat.

 

[Niastri]

I hope the team is not thinking that because that’s when you get beat.

Good thing I'm here talking to you and not the players before the game.

If I was really shooting for the stars, McCord only needs 1300 or so passing yards to set the all time single season record. It's only 80 completions for an average of 16.25 yards per reception.

We'll look bad running up the score, though.

In all seriousness, in spite of all their problems, even the backups on Washington State are P4 players, and the coaches are P4 coaches.

Weirder things have happened than them pulling a great gameplan and a good effort out of their hat.

 

[DBCooper]

I hope the team is not thinking that because that’s when you get beat.

Why would the team be thinking that?

 

[hoopsupstate]

Why would the team be thinking that?

I read the post thinking that you thought it was going to be easy. It would be nice if it works out that way..

 

[vegasnick]

I just read an ESPN guy’s evaluation of the 2025 draft QB class, he had Kyle as late round of UFA. First of all, let’s hope he is a 2026 guy. Secondly, the NFL are idiots in terms of scouting QBs. Busts all over the place who were drafted at the top of the draft because of nothing more than “potential” or they look great throwing in shorts with no one in their face.

This is why Kyle wants to come back. He will make more money next year playing for Syracuse rather than going pro. He will also increase his Draft Stock with one more year, which will increase his eventual NFL Earnings.

 

[GoSU96]

Kyle McCord, you just won the Holiday Bowl MVP, what are you going to do now?

"I'm going back to Syracuse b!tches!"

Couldn’t have said it better

 

[dan7800]

I'm looking for McCord to have 300 yards and 4 TDs in the first half so he can take the rest of the day off.

Then when they interview him at halftime he can announce he's back.

As he shotguns a beer and announces that Georgetown sucks.

 

[orangepassion]

Is the reason it doesn't seem we're bringing in upper-tier portal transfers because they're saving most of our NIL for Kyle?

 

[qdawgg]

I agree with this take. Feel nfl evaluation has really gone down hill the last 15 years. I remember when guys from smaller schools would get scouted, drafted early and have long pro careers. It seems like gms now look at star rating prior to picking a player. Head scratcher. I have always never understood why teams select QBs from blue bloods. Most of these guys are busts because they do not need to really learn how to read defenses, get the ball out quick or fit the ball into tight windows. Their wr are usually open by 10 yards and have 8 to 10 seconds to throw the ball. QBs at non blue bloods do not have these advantages and need to learn to be great passers and read defenses. Look at most of the qbs with long term success. They were not from blue bloods except Brady and he was drafted in the 6th round.

I don’t think a lot of this is supported by any evidence or statistics.

 

[Red2003]

Is the reason it doesn't seem we're bringing in upper-tier portal transfers because they're saving most of our NIL for Kyle?

Lot of bowl games being played right now. Gotta trust Fran. He’ll find value.

 

[SUfaninAZ]

Kyle is going to have a very long and successful NFL career. I expect him to play 10 years or more in the league. Watching the bowl games and the playoffs today there isn't one QB that i have watched play that i like better than Kyle. He is a stud and a leader.

Love that enthusiasm and hope it comes to fruition, but no way will he be in the league 10 years

 

[IthacaBarrel]

Love that enthusiasm and hope it comes to fruition, but no way will he be in the league 10 years

Agreed. People are crazy with this stuff.

 

[OttosShoes]

Love that enthusiasm and hope it comes to fruition, but no way will he be in the league 10 years

You know you're right. In 10 years he'll only be on his 14th year of NCAA eligibility. I think the momentum from this thread can take us that far at least.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

In all seriousness, he runs a pretty good QB sneak. Counts for something.

Plus, I live in Charlotte. McCord has GOTTA be better than Bryce Young.

Coaching matters

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I hope the team is not thinking that because that’s when you get beat.

 

[OrangeCrush22]

McCord will come back because it’s finally Syracuse’s turn to have good things happen!

 

[721Comstock]

McCord will come back because it’s finally Syracuse’s turn to have good things happen!

 

[OrangeCrush22]

I’m huffing that copium

 

[IthacaMatt]

So weird but so true. Don McPherson was 30+ years before his time, complete opposite of that era

That's why we got those guys, McPherson, Graves, McNabb and almost Vick.
People forget, but it was 1988 before a black quarterback won a Super Bowl.
We gave opportunities to black QBs before it was popular to do so.

 

[orangefog]

That's why we got those guys, McPherson, Graves, McNabb and almost Vick.
People forget, but it was 1988 before a black quarterback won a Super Bowl.
We gave opportunities to black QBs before it was popular to do so.

Yeah, and once everyone else accepts what we accepted first, it's forgotten.

 

[longtimefan]

Yeah, and once everyone else accepts what we accepted first, it's forgotten.

Fortunately, it's remembered that Ernie Davis was the first Black to win the Heisman Trophy. Although some folks need to be reminded from time to time.

 

[orangefog]

Fortunately, it's remembered that Ernie Davis was the first Black to win the Heisman Trophy. Although folks need to be reminded from time to time.

Most people don't remember. It's mostly for the best. But, Syracuse has been ahead in the game for a long time.