Syracuse football defensive tackle Steven Clark's career put in jeopardy by blood clots

[TheCusian]

I think all of this is fair and I hope Dino sees the minimal/zero expectations he has at Syracuse if he can somehow get this team to the 6 win plateau. My whole point is Syracuse shouldn't chase a guy if he feels underpaid if he suddenly gets this team to 9-10 wins. We won't win that battle no matter what. Hope you built something comfortable for Dino and he decides to stay at the market value Syracuse has paid for him.

If he gets us to 9-10 wins he will be underpaid. But I don't think we'll be chasing. I think we'll pay him.

 

[bcubs9497]

I hope this was done off campus and in no way associated with the football facilities - what if he died trying that?

Smartass =D

 

[sufandu]

What year was he when he stuck 600 lbs?

I think it was offseason prior to senior year.

 

[Toga]

Will get SU degree and not pursue playing at other schools. Did I miss this?

 

[bcubs9497]

Will get SU degree and not pursue playing at other schools. Did I miss this?

Nope. That's what he wants to do.

 

[Yegorange]

Nope. That's what he wants to do.

Seems like a wise decision and also that the coaching staff did their best to make it happen. So is the plan to graduate ASAP, and then get cleared and transfer to play again?

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[CuseLegacy]

Seems like a wise decision and also that the coaching staff did their best to make it happen. So is the plan to graduate ASAP, and then get cleared and transfer to play again?

No. If he wanted to transfer he could have done it now and played elsewhere.

 

[bcubs9497]

Seems like a wise decision and also that the coaching staff did their best to make it happen. So is the plan to graduate ASAP, and then get cleared and transfer to play again?

His plan is to graduate and apply to grad school. Football was never THE goal, but a means to an end.

 

[CuseLegacy]

His plan is to graduate and apply to grad school. Football was never THE goal, but a means to an end.

Could he go to grad school at Syracuse?

 

[Trueblue25]

His plan is to graduate and apply to grad school. Football was never THE goal, but a means to an end.

Hope he finds a place on our staff eventually if thats what he chooses to put his mind and experience towards.

 

[Frozen]

Hope he finds a place on our staff eventually if thats what he chooses to put his mind and experience towards.

Can he recruit basketball players?

 

[Trueblue25]

Can he recruit basketball players?

None of that depressing basketball board hooha here Frozen

 

[Ringostar57]

Smart young man!

 

[CuseLegacy]

None of that depressing basketball board hooha here Frozen

Yes. If Frozen keeps that up he may get banned to the BB forums.

 

[Yegorange]

His plan is to graduate and apply to grad school. Football was never THE goal, but a means to an end.

Thank you, wasn't implying it was. Just that a chance at NFL was a distinct possibility before this (and maybe still is). So I thought after getting his undergraduate degree (without this injury) he would pursue such an opportunity. Best of luck to Steven and the whole family!

 

[bcubs9497]

Could he go to grad school at Syracuse?

Nope. There's no graduate PA program at SU.

 

[bcubs9497]

Thank you, wasn't implying it was. Just that a chance at NFL was a distinct possibility before this (and maybe still is). So I thought after getting his undergraduate degree (without this injury) he would pursue such an opportunity. Best of luck to Steven and the whole family!

There was "behind the scenes" talk of him being a potential draft pick as an OL. He didn't want to play OL, though. Not his thing.

 

[SUbear]

Nope. There's no graduate PA program at SU

SUNY upstate has a graduate PA program, and I think SU has some kind of agreement/affiliation with them. I am not absolutely sure what their connection is, but it may be something you might want to look at.

Best wishes to Steven and all.

 

[bcubs9497]

"SUNY upstate has a graduate PA program, and I think SU has some kind of agreement/affiliation with them. I am not absolutely sure what their connection is, but it may be something you might want to look at."

I was aware of there being a program in upstate. Didn't know, specifically, that it was SUNY (or if I did, I forgot). We'll be looking at SUNY as an option when the time comes.

 

[Ish88888]

His plan is to graduate and apply to grad school. Football was never THE goal, but a means to an end.

#smartlifeperspective

 

[orangeinjersey]

Smart young man!

he really is.

I mean i like watching football, but look at all these former pros saying they cant even wake up remembering what year/day it is. Is it worth it?

 

[bcubs9497]

he really is.

I mean i like watching football, but look at all these former pros saying they cant even wake up remembering what year/day it is. Is it worth it?

Nope.

 

[bigmike]

There was "behind the scenes" talk of him being a potential draft pick as an OL. He didn't want to play OL, though. Not his thing.

I don't know Steven at all, but what I've learned from this thread in general, and this post in particular, tells me a great deal about him. I know you are proud, and you should be.

 

[Consigliere]

His plan is to graduate and apply to grad school. Football was never THE goal, but a means to an end.

So refreshing nowadays to see a young man who puts the student back in student-athlete. Cynicism about college athletics is at an all time high and scandals about fake classes and academic impropriety dominate. Here is a kid who at the very least showed borderline pro football abilities who recognizes the opportunity he has been given and values the educational experience that he has at his disposal. Terribly disappointed we won't see Steven on the field again but so refreshing to see the maturity he is showing through this challenge. Clearly he was raised right. You should be very proud, Cubs.