Trebor Pena transferring to PSU

[CbusCuse]

I was initially very upset with Pena deciding to leave. I'm still frustrated but not exactly upset with him at the moment. Upset with the "system" yes. And I don't quite understand his whole accepting the Captain thing means he should not leave, no matter the opportunity? Come on... Its a bad system at the moment but not his fault. Not sure if i or everybody would make the same decision but it is certainly understandable. Its a job offer. He'll likely end up in a good situation with a very large payout. Who knows what happens with his Football career and payout after college. Sounds like this is a guaranteed much larger payout at the moment. Sure he loves football but he is in also in college to better his life just like everyone else who goes to college. He initially made a better NIL deal to reflect the great season he had and he was fine with it at that time. But if suddenly Pena is truly going to get an offer that is double or more of what he would get at SU, how can you blame him for going? Sure the timing would have been better at the end of last year but i'm asssuming the situation has changed since then. Your talking serious money. I'm sure its not an easy decision because he loves SU but i get it.

And regarding the timing, its after spring ball yes, but we are still in a very good spot with WR talent so he isn't leaving us in a terrible spot. Even though not much of it is all that proven. Neither was our WR unit going into 2024 as OG was the only one with proven talent and maybe I guess JRS, but he was injured.

 

[CbusCuse]

I initially sounded like Elmore was referencing Fran's comments which didn't make sense to me, but apparently he was addressing the fans response. No problem with that. He is sticking up for his boy who is trying to better his situation. We as fans are upset which makes sense for an initial reaction. But the more we find out, I can't blame him if we are talking the numbers being discussed.

 

[SuFTW]

You're wrong. and do not know anything about running an offense. Collins is not a pure pocket passer and the slot receiver is not going to get 15 targets a game next year.

Pena didn’t get 15 targets a game last year. He averaged 6.5 receptions per game, so maybe 10 targets.

 

[Scooch]

I initially sounded like Elmore was referencing Fran's comments which didn't make sense to me, but apparently he was addressing the fans response. No problem with that. He is sticking up for his boy who is trying to better his situation. We as fans are upset which makes sense for an initial reaction. But the more we find out, I can't blame him if we are talking the numbers being discussed.

Elmore is wrong. Fans saying it's all about money are correct. Pena may not like Collins as QB, or what his production might be in the 2025 offense, but he's only leaving because he believes someone will pay him dramatically more than SU.

If he took a lower offer than what SU gave him then Elmore would be right. But we know that's not the case, and would never be the case.

I mean, OF COURSE it's about money.

Speaking of transparency, these guys should just own their actions. I'd actually have respect for Pena if he said "Someone offered me $1.2 million more than I was making at SU. I'd be stupid not to take that."

 

[tep624]

You know what we do know Elmore? What it is like to work two jobs during the summer and the school semesters while in school. You know what we also know, what it is like to graduate from school with thousands of dollars in loans to pay back. I would agree that we don't know what it is like to make 800k while in school playing a game. Or to have every expense, including the cost of books paid for by someone else.

Honestly if Trebor left because the QB production would be down which Elmore alludes to (and it’s obvious that was likely going to be the case with a 1st year starter coming off a record setting season by McCord), then that to me is more disappointing out of a senior captain than leaving for a big bag of cash. At least the cash if substantially more could be a big step towards generational wealth for his family. But leaving when as a senior leader you have a chance to return the favor presented to you last season and as a vet help elevate a young QB - that just stinks all the way around.

 

[cayugacuse]

Lots of the story hasn't been told. Trebors side of the story. Where he ends up and what will his NIL amount be. Was there another school offering him before the portal window opened?

 

[P Vasiloff]

100% behind Coach Fran Brown’s transparency and his belief In D.A.R.T.. Good luck to Trebor Pena at his next destination. Coach Brown just keep doing what you are doing and the best days of Syracuse University Football lie ahead. Go Orange !!

 

[OttosShoes]

Honestly if Trebor left because the QB production would be down which Elmore alludes to (and it’s obvious that was likely going to be the case with a 1st year starter coming off a record setting season by McCord), then that to me is more disappointing

Totally agree. It’s a team sport and when the most important player changes the strategy is going to pivot.

Even from a selfish POV it is questionable. Nobody reasonable would expect him to hit the same yardage as with McCord. And from a “getting noticed” or whatever perspective its the YAC and the tough catches that make a receiver. When you catch a dime it’s the QB that looks good. Random dudes tailgating in the RAY lot can catch dimes.

 

[JRHEETER]

Elmore is wrong. Fans saying it's all about money are correct. Pena may not like Collins as QB, or what his production might be in the 2025 offense, but he's only leaving because he believes someone will pay him dramatically more than SU.

If he took a lower offer than what SU gave him then Elmore would be right. But we know that's not the case, and would never be the case.

I mean, OF COURSE it's about money.

Speaking of transparency, these guys should just own their actions. I'd actually have respect for Pena if he said "Someone offered me $1.2 million more than I was making at SU. I'd be stupid not to take that."

Im not sure that someone IS going to pay him 1.2 mil more like he wants...

I am really hoping that his young agent did not hurt Pena and cause him a loss of $$$$.

Time will tell...

 

[oldpinepoint]

I’ll be honest, I’m disappointed he is leaving but I have no problem with it. Even being captain and agreeing to a new deal. People leave jobs all the time for new higher paid positions, some of them are leadership positions. I’ve kind of said to myself until their is regulations around NIL it’s a crap shoot. If I was in his position, and had an offer for $500k more, I would be gone too and most of you would also. Now the questions is does he have an actual offer

 

[Tony DeFranco]

Pena and Allen were our most reliable receivers last year - think they dropped one ball combined - they were also two of the toughest kids on the team - this is a big loss

 

[CbusCuse]

Elmore is wrong. Fans saying it's all about money are correct. Pena may not like Collins as QB, or what his production might be in the 2025 offense, but he's only leaving because he believes someone will pay him dramatically more than SU.

If he took a lower offer than what SU gave him then Elmore would be right. But we know that's not the case, and would never be the case.

I mean, OF COURSE it's about money.

Speaking of transparency, these guys should just own their actions. I'd actually have respect for Pena if he said "Someone offered me $1.2 million more than I was making at SU. I'd be stupid not to take that."

Yes it is about money. 95% of us work for the money. But saying fans portraying him negatively about in the light of being "money hungry" is a different sentiment all together.

 

[CbusCuse]

Elmore is wrong. Fans saying it's all about money are correct. Pena may not like Collins as QB, or what his production might be in the 2025 offense, but he's only leaving because he believes someone will pay him dramatically more than SU.

If he took a lower offer than what SU gave him then Elmore would be right. But we know that's not the case, and would never be the case.

I mean, OF COURSE it's about money.

Speaking of transparency, these guys should just own their actions. I'd actually have respect for Pena if he said "Someone offered me $1.2 million more than I was making at SU. I'd be stupid not to take that."

Can he really say that? Wouldn't it be tampering? Which happens all the time but still...can he really say that publicly at this point?

 

[Scooch]

Can he really say that? Wouldn't it be tampering? Which happens all the time but still...can he really say that publicly at this point?

What would be the penalty if he said it? I honestly don't know. And I can't imagine the NCAA has the slightest desire to enforce anything at this point.

 

[CbusCuse]

Pena and Allen were our most reliable receivers last year - think they dropped one ball combined - they were also two of the toughest kids on the team - this is a big loss

its certainly a loss and I think everyone knows that. But what can we do? We're not going to throw huge money at him just because someone else may be apparently. We also have some guys who just may do very well in the slot as well. Probably not quite Pena level at least yet, but be very solid there and improve and build for next year and beyond. And we can hopefully use his money elsewhere to improve the team in other spots for this season.

 

[Scooch]

Yes it is about money. 95% of us work for the money. But saying fans portraying him negatively about in the light of being "money hungry" is a different sentiment all together.

That was Elmore's characterization. I'm not on Twitter so I don't know what was posted. But if the sentiment was that Pena's decision was all about money, then that's true. Elmore is suggesting his decision was about other things, which is kinda ludicrous.

 

[cayugacuse]

I'm assuming he has his degree and will be eligible for this years draft.

 

[Orijinal]

I hope Syracuse crushes it this year, and makes Trebor wonder what could have been

 

[SuFTW]

Lots of the story hasn't been told. Trebors side of the story. Where he ends up and what will his NIL amount be. Was there another school offering him before the portal window opened?

I think Trebor’s side will end up being more damage control than anything else.

 

[Ozone!]

2 million a year, that is outrageous;NIL and greed is ruining college sports!

 

[Cheriehoop]

Pena literally got a better offer that we were unwilling or unable to match.

It's always about the money. Like Rhino said in a follow up tweet, "he is making a decision that is best for him".

And Fran is doing what he thinks is best for the team so it’s become a win-win hasn’t it?

 

[JRHEETER]

2 million a year, that is outrageous;NIL and greed is ruining college sports!

Not sure he’s actually going to get that.

Coach Fran wouldn’t pay him that and said we aren’t paying WRs 2 million.

 

[Scooch]

I'm assuming he has his degree and will be eligible for this years draft.

Pena? It’s a little late for this years draft.

 

[donniesyracuse]

He’s got NY right there in his name!!!
MUST SIGN.

So… is this the “player to be named later” in our WR trade with The Ewe?

If so -

We don’t want disloyal players

 

[cayugacuse]

Pena? It’s a little late for this years draft.

He's not an underclassmen. This year will be his 6th year I believe. Thinking he should not have to declare. May be wrong.