The Next 3 Weeks will define the future

[HRE Otto IV]

Lmao sure they are. Memphis just lost their fball coach (again) and their bball team is
6-7.

Memphis would switch spots with Syracuse so fast your head would spin.

And what I wrote above is 100% accurate, some of which comes from within SU itself.

It isn’t even 10% accurate and doesn’t warrant a response. That is how off base it is.

 

[JeremyCuse]

It isn’t even 10% accurate and doesn’t warrant a response. That is how off base it is.

Dude your in for a rude awakening.

 

[JeremyCuse]

So the ACC contract still goes out to 2036 right? Even though teams can now bail in 2030. B12 has a contract renewal in 2033 I think. So wouldn't the ACC be in the better position to raid the Big12? By 2030, Big12 teams would have low exposure if they wanted to jump ship to the ACC and what is a better paying contract. I think people are underestimating ACC positioning compared to the Big12. The Big 12 actually stands to lose money because Fox and ESPN in negotiations with the Big in 2031 (I think) will likely take dollars from the Big 12 bucket knowing those dollars free up in just 2 years. I think if the ACC is aggressive, they can capitalize on better position than B12. ACC raids best of B12 and then B12 and PAC10 merge for final lifeline.

There is a possibility of that happening yes. Certain things need to fall into place but the ACC could be in a position to do as you noted and raid first.

 

[Dinkyspond]

I honestly don't think any of the DL would crack the rotation at Texas A&M.

It's true, Maarad Watson had less snaps and production at Texas as a soph than he did as a frosh at Cuse. He got a bag but less opportunity to showcase himself for the next level.
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[Willy75]

There is a possibility of that happening yes. Certain things need to fall into place but the ACC could be in a position to do as you noted and raid first.

TCU, Baylor and WVU would fit well.

 

[JeremyCuse]

TCU, Baylor and WVU would fit well.

Utah would be a major candidate as well

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Need a lot of players out the portal

 

[JeremyCuse]

Need a lot of players out the portal

Hearing good things but hard to know how teams will come together. As others have pointed out Fran has guys lined up and we will pursue others

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Hearing good things but hard to know how teams will come together. As others have pointed out Fran has guys lined up and we will pursue others

Just lost Johntay Cook need Boobie Johnson and Calvin Russell, also Amare Gough to step next year in a huge way.

 

[JeremyCuse]

Just lost Johntay Cook need Boobie Johnson and Calvin Russell, also Amare Gough to step next year in a huge way.

Ya not surprised one iota on Cook, heard it wasn't a great fit even before the injury to Steve. SU will add a portal WR or 2 for sure

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Ya not surprised one iota on Cook, heard it wasn't a great fit even before the injury to Steve. SU will add a portal WR or 2 for sure

Yea hopefully we got those 2 players that Boobie and Samuels said are coming. I want players with 2 to 3 years of eligibility left I’m tired of one year rentals as transfers. We need GOOD players with a lot of eligibility.

 

[JeremyCuse]

Yea hopefully we got those 2 players that Boobie and Samuels said are coming. I want players with 2 to 3 years of eligibility left I’m tired of one year rentals as transfers. We need GOOD players with a lot of eligibility.

Different era were in now unfortunately, guys staying 3+ years is gonna be the exception vs the norm. Even if they have multiple years of eligibility you cant plan on them being here. Even a guy like Gill who you got 3 years from should be considered a success.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Different era were in now unfortunately, guys staying 3+ years is gonna be the exception vs the norm. Even if they have multiple years of eligibility you cant plan on them being here. Even a guy like Gill who you got 3 years from should be considered a success.

I believe the transfer portal will eventually slow down, just like Fran has said, as more players realize the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. I also think we’ll see more rules and regulations put in place to bring structure to the portal. On top of that, I expect multi-year contracts to become much more common in college football.

 

[orangecuse]

In the spirit of Christmas, I'll take a stab at this.

1a - the roster lacks talent... 3-9 speaks for itself

1b - the roster lacks depth... 3-9 speaks for itself

2 - the coaching staff cannot coach up... 3-9 speaks for itself. The only unit that improved this year was special teams.

3 - FBs recruiting acumen being exposed... this one is harder, but some of his sig dudes either not panning out, leaving, or entering the portal are part of that argument I assume.

4 - FB better fill the roster or its over (& what does 'over' mean?)... if he doesn't knock it out of the park in the portal, and all our portal dudes leave, its over. Toossii can only do so much. 'Over' would be a couple more 3, 4, 5 win seasons and an end to the FB era.

This is where it gets murky

I expect him to have some wins in the portal. Its his strongest point. But, I also expect a big sell job, like we got w some of his signature dudes that are now portaling.

So, its important to focus on the results & what you see on the field.

I am excited about the new DC. I expect a 10 point swing per game on better tackling angles alone. But, do expect struggles, unless we somehow do well in the portal.

Very concerned about the O. We'll see how much of the 10 win season was bc of Nixon or McCord/Pena/Allen.

So, we'll see.

If the portal is all duds, & we're then fully dependent on elite coaching acumen, trying times are ahead.

Should be an exciting 30ish days.

Solid post. I appreciate you providing substance to the OP, as IMO, it didn't deserve the shade being thrown his way, and, your "speaks for itself" remarks pretty much supports same. However, 'the usual suspects' gunna do what dey do here...which also speaks for itself.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

David O posted on Twitter that he’s returning. Link keeps saying not found.