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Message: [QUOTE="Ttk.gman2, post: 5509000, member: 10621"] For Syracuse football to truly take the next step, the administration needs to make serious investments in building a championship-caliber program. That starts with keeping Jeff Nixon in place as the offensive coordinator. He’s already proven that he can scheme at a high level, and if we’re serious about competing in the ACC and on the national stage, he has to be considered one of the top three coordinators in the country. Locking him down means paying him like it—because great offenses are built by stability and vision at the top. The same goes for Fran Brown. If Syracuse wants to turn the corner, he has to be backed with the resources and financial support that elite head coaches receive. That includes not just salaries, but also giving him the tools to succeed with a strong NIL program. NIL is the new arms race in college football, and it’s what will allow Syracuse to win battles in both the transfer portal and high school recruiting. To land and retain 5-stars and high 4-stars, you have to show recruits that Syracuse is not just a stop along the way—it’s a place where they can thrive, win big games, and set themselves up for the next level.On the field, the blueprint is clear. We need more players like Calvin Russell, Amare Gough, Jarius Rodgers, and Kamron Wilson—guys who have that perfect blend of athleticism, toughness, and upside. They’re the kind of recruits who can change the complexion of a roster. And it can’t just be one or two of them per cycle; Syracuse needs 15–20 of these types of talents in every class to stack the roster with difference-makers. That’s how you shift from being competitive to being a real contender for ACC championships and playoff spots against the heavyweights in the Big Ten and SEC.Syracuse has the right coach, a growing culture, and flashes of elite talent. Now it’s about scaling it up. Back the coaches, build the NIL, and recruit at a level that brings in waves of stars every year. Do that, and this program won’t just dream about competing with the nation’s best—it’ll be standing toe to toe with them. [/QUOTE]

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