Class of 2016 RB Robert Washington (NC) to UNC Charlotte

[jekelish]

I can respect that. Wasn't trying to turn it into a big ordeal, was just asking for clarity. I'm fine letting it be though. More than happy enough that we have RW in the fold and hopefully we can score some of his buddies as well.

Well, for the sake of clarity:

You know the story Robert told? About how he changed his mind on the drive from CT to NC, but forgot to tell the Bleacher Report people? And how he felt bad about it, after the fact (though he did NOT tell them to release it early)?

That's what happened. This was clarified to me this afternoon. Notice that the original tweet has been removed, and Donohue has since tweeted apologetically.

And for the record: Robert is very, very happy with his choice.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I don't believe you can bring that much personal attention to someone that is not signed to your school. I really could be wrong, other people would know better than I.

Gotta prove he is a booster and they have no subpoena power. Suck it NCAA.

 

[orangefog]

Well, for the sake of clarity:

You know the story Robert told? About how he changed his mind on the drive from CT to NC, but forgot to tell the Bleacher Report people? And how he felt bad about it, after the fact (though he did NOT tell them to release it early)?

That's what happened. This was clarified to me this afternoon. Notice that the original tweet has been removed, and Donohue has since tweeted apologetically.

And for the record: Robert is very, very happy with his choice.

And is he happy with the progress of recruiting others to come along with him?

 

[jekelish]

And is he happy with the progress of recruiting others to come along with him?

Can't really answer that right now. He's working hard on it. It's still only been a week so it's early yet.

 

[CuseLegacy]

Free article...

https://syracuse./barrier_noentry.asp?sid=937&script=/content.asp&cid=1763022
May 4, 2015

Prospects increasing their interest in 'Cuse
Scott Brown



The last installment of the CuseConfidential.com three part series focuses on players who have seen their own interest in Syracuse increase with the commitment of Robert Washington and who would like to further explore the idea of visiting or getting in contact with the Syracuse staff. These players do not have scholarship offers to Syracuse, but could soon.

Good players want to play with other good players. That has not become more evident over the past week or so. Washington is truly a national recruit with ties to some of the best talent in the nation due to his experience with Team USA, other various camps he has attended, as well as numerous all-star games. His commitment to the Orange has really opened some eyes up and there is a new excitement with Syracuse in the recruiting circuit that hasn't been seen in years.

• 2016 4* LB LB Joel Dublanko, Aberdeen (WA) Aberdeen: Dublanko is an unvelieveable talent in the 2016 class. He has been showcased in a variety of Rivals camps. He is the 7th best player at his position, the 4th best player in the state, and the 222nd best player in the class. However, because he is in the state of Washington, he feels as if he is being overlooked by some of the big programs. Currently, he has 6 scholarship offers. He told CuseConfidential.com that Syracuse has been in contact and that he is definitely interested in hearing what they have to say. He is rumored to be heading to Syracuse this summer to visit. Could a prospect from Washington be set to join Washington in Syracuse?

• 2016 3* OL Keldrick Cesar, Miami (FL) Edison: Keldrick has one offer so far to his name and it is from Temple. He recently told CuseConfidential.com that some big programs are coming at him hard this spring and one that sticks out is Miami (FL). He likes the Canes and thinks an offer will come soon. However, that didn't stop him from saying that he has interest in Syracuse, although there has been no contact at all. Syracuse most likely won't make a play for him, but it just shows the influence that Washington has had on other recruits around the nation.

• 2016 3* DB Jarret Cole, Norcross (GA) Norcross: Cole and Washington have been friends and playing together since they were little. Recently, Cole has been in contact with the Syracuse coaching staff and he says he wouldn't be surprised if an offer came soon. Iowa was once thought to be a leader for Cole and could still be, but a chance to play with Washington in college is something that has him very interested in Syracuse. A visit could be in the works for the summer.

• 2016 2* QB DJ Daniels, Wilson (NC) Fike: Daniels camped with Washington at a Rivals camp and the two bonded. According to Daniels, the two were talking yesterday about playing together at Syracuse. While he doesn't have an offer, he has sent the coaching staff his film and has been in communication with Coach Smith here and there. A visit could be in the works and Daniels admits that the idea of playing with Washington might be too good to pass up if he were to be offered.

• 2016 ATH Nakendrick Clark, Statesville (NC) Statesville: Clark has no offers, and according to Rivals, no teams interested in him. However, talking to one of his former coaches, he has been playing out of position the past two years, and has still been an all-conference player. He was described as, "a diamond in the rough" and if a team can get in on him early before the summer camps start, they could be in a good position for Clark when his recruitment starts to pick up. He told CuseConfidential.com that since Washington committed, Syracuse is a team that he has become more and more interested in. Only time will tell if that is mutual from the coaching staff.

• 2017 4* LB Loren Mondy, Mansfield (TX) Lake Ridge: You want to talk about a stop gap inside linebacker? Mondy fits that to perfection. He has been committed to Arizona State for almost two years now which makes the fact that he wants to visit Syracuse much more impressive. He is friends with Robert Washington going back to the Team USA days, but also has a connection with Dwayne Haskins, Anthony Hines, and the Mayden brothers.

• 2017 ATH TJ Sanders, Mt. Holly (NC) East Gaston: Sanders will be the future teammate of Robert Washington and he is a friend of the family. In fact, Sanders was with the Washington's when Robert picked Syracuse as his college destination and that choice has increased his own interest in the Orange. He is listed as a running back, a linebacker, and a safety by his high school team which is one of the reasons why he has gone a little under recruited as of right now. The Syracuse coaches have just now started to get in contact with Sanders, but he told CuseConfidential.com that he has, "very high interest" and that he would, "love to visit".

• 2017 LB John Brannon, Prosper (TX) Prosper: Brannon's relationship with Washington goes back to the Team USA days as well, and when Washington committed to Syracuse, Brannon became interested. He has a lot of schools talking with him, but no offers yet. He told CuseConfidential.com that he wanted to get to know more about Syracuse and would welcome contact from the coaches. As a sophomore, he lead his team in total tackles with 107, 23 for loss. With heavy interest behind him, it is only a matter of time before teams start to offer.
  
  The funny thing about the list above is that on April 24th, none of the names listed had any real interest in Syracuse University. With many of them starting to create relationships with Syracuse and mutual interest picking up, what was once nothing, could actually turn into something by this summer.

 

[CuseLegacy]

That is senior with him right?

 

[OrangeMojo]

Why would they not make a play for the OL from Miami, FL that has interest? Seems like the Miami area has been good to SU over the years, so hope they're just not enamored with him and not staying away b/c they aren't targeting FL any more.

 

[jekelish]

Both Robert and Aapri are participating at The Open Regionals in Charlotte today.

 

[Bambrewer]

Both Robert and Aapri are participating at The Open Regionals in Charlotte today.

Robert didn't go

 

[bcubs9497]

Robert didn't go

Can't blame him. There's no upside in participating, other than stars, for Robert.

 

[CuseLegacy]

CuseNation is at the Charlotte Nike @TheOpening Regional, where multiple prospects have mentioned SU and Robert Washington's impact

 

[Nahson]

Does it bother anyone else that he hasn't updated his Twitter info to committed to Syracuse? I wouldn't even bring it up but almost every single other recruit that commits does something along those lines.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Does it bother anyone else that he hasn't updated his Twitter info to committed to Syracuse? I wouldn't even bring it up but almost every single other recruit that commits does something along those lines.

Haven't slept in 10 days

 

[Whitey23]

Does it bother anyone else that he hasn't updated his Twitter info to committed to Syracuse? I wouldn't even bring it up but almost every single other recruit that commits does something along those lines.

I'm too busy waiting for the tidal wave of commits.

 

[jekelish]

Does it bother anyone else that he hasn't updated his Twitter info to committed to Syracuse? I wouldn't even bring it up but almost every single other recruit that commits does something along those lines.

No, not really.

He's a firm SU commit.

 

[BlackKnight76]

Does it bother anyone else that he hasn't updated his Twitter info to committed to Syracuse? I wouldn't even bring it up but almost every single other recruit that commits does something along those lines.

Nah

 

[jekelish]

Nah

Eventually, I hope people will stop trying to invent things to get pessimistic about.

I can tell everyone: don't worry about Robert Washington. He's very much solid. Very, very, very much.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Eventually, I hope people will stop trying to invent things to get pessimistic about.

I can tell everyone: don't worry about Robert Washington. He's very much solid. Very, very, very much.

Wait, that was only 3 "very"s. If he was really solid there would be at least 5.

 

[RF2044]

Eventually, I hope people will stop trying to invent things to get pessimistic about.

I can tell everyone: don't worry about Robert Washington. He's very much solid. Very, very, very much.

But he hasn't updated his twitter yet, JK.

Twitter.

 

[orange79]

But he hasn't updated his twitter yet, JK.

Twitter.

The love he feels for the university cannot be contained in a mere 140 characters.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

 

[NineOneSeven]

The love he feels for the university cannot be contained in a mere 140 characters.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

That was the most beautiful thing I've ever read. I'm teary-eye, 79.

 

[Trueblue25]

There's been numerous articles and reports stating that he'd be rock solid at whatever school he commits to.

He's committed to Syracuse.

 

[anomander]

There's been numerous articles and reports stating that he'd be rock solid at whatever school he commits to.

He's committed to Syracuse.

Rock solid but taking all 5 OV'.s I feel good about him, but I won't rest easy until he signs his LOI.

 

[jekelish]

Rock solid but taking all 5 OV'.s I feel good about him, but I won't rest easy until he signs his LOI.

There's no guarantee he's taking his officials. I've got good reason to believe he might not actually take them after all. He's focusing on getting finished up with school as quickly as possible and enrolling at SU the very second he's permitted.

 

[anomander]

There's no guarantee he's taking his officials. I've got good reason to believe he might not actually take them after all. He's focusing on getting finished up with school as quickly as possible and enrolling at SU the very second he's permitted.

That would be ideal.