Class of 2026 WR Calvin Russell (FL) COMMITTED/SIGNED TO SYRACUSE (7/5/25)

[hoopsupstate]

It will all come down to money. If players get offered more somewhere else, expect them to leave. Who thought Watson or Pena would leave? Players can talk all they want about they love the coach and staff, but it means nothing anymore. It’s the new way and it’s going to destroy college athletics. Unless they limit how often a player can portal, players will be free agents every year. Schools should put buyouts into every NIL deal.

 

[cuseallday]

A couple of things, friends. We shouldn't be posting VIP or subscriber-exclusive content on here. I'm seeing that fairly often these days. Secondly, I agree with other posters. It's an easy take to say Calvin is going to flip to Miami, because he's from there, he's been to some games this fall, Syracuse stunk yesterday, blah blah blah. I'm not worried. Oh, and regarding the post above about Wiltfong's Fong Bombs: On Rivals/On3, under Kamron Wilson's bio, Wiltfong and other analysts still have Wilson projected to flip to Nebraska. May want to update that, no? Lol.

 

[CuseLegacy]

A couple of things, friends. We shouldn't be posting VIP or subscriber-exclusive content on here. I'm seeing that fairly often these days. Secondly, I agree with other posters. It's an easy take to say Calvin is going to flip to Miami, because he's from there, he's been to some games this fall, Syracuse stunk yesterday, blah blah blah. I'm not worried. Oh, and regarding the post above about Wiltfong's Fong Bombs: On Rivals/On3, under Kamron Wilson's bio, Wiltfong and other analysts still have Wilson projected to flip to Nebraska. May want to update that, no? Lol.

If you see something from behind a pay wall dm me. I will be happy to delete the post and give the poster a warning.

 

[orange79]

A couple of things, friends. We shouldn't be posting VIP or subscriber-exclusive content on here. I'm seeing that fairly often these days. Secondly, I agree with other posters. It's an easy take to say Calvin is going to flip to Miami, because he's from there, he's been to some games this fall, Syracuse stunk yesterday, blah blah blah. I'm not worried. Oh, and regarding the post above about Wiltfong's Fong Bombs: On Rivals/On3, under Kamron Wilson's bio, Wiltfong and other analysts still have Wilson projected to flip to Nebraska. May want to update that, no? Lol.

If you see something from behind a pay wall dm me. I will be happy to delete the post and give the poster a warning.

CL beat me to it. We try to read everything on the board, but sometimes life gets in the way.

Please let us know if you see anything.

 

[cuseallday]

CL beat me to it. We try to read everything on the board, but sometimes life gets in the way.

Please let us know if you see anything.

Oh, it's all good! Tough to read every post lol. And no one is doing it maliciously, my friend. I'll let you all know; it's the same way for the site I run; we can't use VIP content unless I get it independently from sources. Appreciate you both.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

If you see something from behind a pay wall dm me. I will be happy to delete the post and give the poster a warning.

 

[JeffCuse]

Not to be a downer but i think having Steve back by Spring ball, or after, are extremely aggressive. I think Fran is saying that for certain reasons. Achilles is absolutely one of the worst injuries you can have. Some of the best athletes in the world had a torn achilles and never made it back to their former ability. Procedures and rehab are improving rapidly, but it’s still a leap to expect him back at 100% by the start of next season. Typically, it’s 12-18 months before you’re 100% and that’s with the absolute best care money can buy.

We need to be looking for a QB on this current team, and definitely in the portal.

Achilles surgeries have gotten more advanced. Diggs was up to full speed in 10 months. Tatum is doing full speed on court drills 4 MONTHS after surgery.

Id be surprised if Angeli wasnt ready for next season, although agree Spring i wouldnt expect much physical at all.

 

[JeffCuse]

It will all come down to money. If players get offered more somewhere else, expect them to leave. Who thought Watson or Pena would leave? Players can talk all they want about they love the coach and staff, but it means nothing anymore. It’s the new way and it’s going to destroy college athletics. Unless they limit how often a player can portal, players will be free agents every year. Schools should put buyouts into every NIL deal.

I actually don't get why, if we have gotten to the point lf these players now getting PAID like pros, we haven't advanced to the next level of multi year contracts

 

[anomander]

Achilles surgeries have gotten more advanced. Diggs was up to full speed in 10 months. Tatum is doing full speed on court drills 4 MONTHS after surgery.

Id be surprised if Angeli wasnt ready for next season, although agree Spring i wouldnt expect much physical at all.

Those are also professionals with the absolute best care money can buy. Not saying Steve won’t get great care, but there are levels. It’s still notoriously the toughest injury to come back at 100%, even when you are cleared, for at least a full year.

 

[Cuse On 3]

Some of you guys need to give this thread a rest. Like for real.

 

[Surfan06001]

Those are also professionals with the absolute best care money can buy. Not saying Steve won’t get great care, but there are levels. It’s still notoriously the toughest injury to come back at 100%, even when you are cleared, for at least a full year.

What do you think an NBA player is getting for care that a Power 4 starting QB isn’t?

 

[anomander]

What do you think an NBA player is getting for care that a Power 4 starting QB isn’t?

Ummmm you get the best surgeon in the country and the best of everything else that money can buy.

 

[JeffCuse]

Ummmm you get the best surgeon in the country and the best of everything else that money can buy

Power 4 QBs are still getting VERY good care. Like, maybe a hair below a pro player.

 

[Surfan06001]

Power 4 QBs are still getting VERY good care. Like, maybe a hair below a pro player.

No you see Tatum and Diggs are pro players so they get the best quality surgeons and physical therapists who know all the sacred techniques that the common pleb doctors don’t get to learn in their med schools and residencies while Angeli is operated on by Dr Nick from the Simpsons.

 

[anomander]

Power 4 QBs are still getting VERY good care. Like, maybe a hair below a pro player.

Not a chance.

 

[anomander]

No you see Tatum and Diggs are pro players so they get the best quality surgeons and physical therapists who know all the sacred techniques that the common pleb doctors don’t get to learn in their med schools and residencies while Angeli is operated on by Dr Nick from the Simpsons.

I wish I can say what I want to right now, but i'll just leave it at this...There is a major difference.

 

[Surfan06001]

I wish I can say what I want to right now, but i'll just leave it at this...There is a major difference.

What do you think an NBA player is getting for care that a Power 4 starting QB isn’t?

Ummmm you get the best surgeon in the country and the best of everything else that money can buy.

So…I already asked this question and all I got was this. Basically “trust me bro” and little else So I ask again…what is the major difference? What are you buying with all that money?

Because the way I see it…assume Angeli got his Achilles fixed by one of the Foot and Ankle or sports guys at SOS. Tatum got his fixed by a guy at Hospital for Special Surgery. Of course HSS is world renowned. But is the gap in care THAT significant? To where one is running up and down the court four months out from surgery and the other is likely gonna still be inactive by the start of practice in 2026? Im guessing not.

But im open to be being shown where im wrong.

 

[JeffCuse]

Not a chance.

Agree to disagree. Ill go farther. I bet if Arch Manning tears his achilles he gets BETTER care than a pro player at some small market pro team.

 

[anomander]

So…I already asked this question and all I got was this. Basically “trust me bro” and little else So I ask again…what is the major difference? What are you buying with all that money?

Because the way I see it…assume Angeli got his Achilles fixed by one of the Foot and Ankle or sports guys at SOS. Tatum got his fixed by a guy at Hospital for Special Surgery. Of course HSS is world renowned. But is the gap in care THAT significant? To where one is running up and down the court four months out from surgery and the other is likely gonna still be inactive by the start of practice in 2026? Im guessing not.

But im open to be being shown where im wrong.

and to start that is a MAJOR difference.

 

[Surfan06001]

and to start that is a MAJOR difference.

I’m going to let this go as you seem to have a hard time answering relatively straightforward questions.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Achilles surgeries have gotten more advanced. Diggs was up to full speed in 10 months. Tatum is doing full speed on court drills 4 MONTHS after surgery.

Id be surprised if Angeli wasnt ready for next season, although agree Spring i wouldnt expect much physical at all.

Agreed. It’s not 1995 and you need to take age into account as well. This isn’t Aaron Rodger’s tearing his Achilles at 40 years old. It’s not a death warrant for a 21 year old.

This is the rehab he will be doing. Straight from the schools head orthopedist.

https://www.sosbones.com/media/f2gdte04/battaglia-achilles-repair-pt-protocol.pdf

 

[Cusefan0307]

I wish I can say what I want to right now, but i'll just leave it at this...There is a major difference.

The surgery is not exactly complicated. It’s the rehab that determines how quickly players get back.

 

[anomander]

The surgery is not exactly complicated. It’s the rehab that determines how quickly players get back.

i’m well aware of the surgery, but to think each surgeon has the same pre and post care protocol and standards is not true. Then rehab is another thing all in itself.

 

[Cusefan0307]

i’m well aware of the surgery, but to think each surgeon has the same pre and post care protocol and standards is not true. Then rehab is another thing all in itself.

No sht, but it’s not like Syracuse has selected a crappy orthopedist to be their doctor.

 

[JRHEETER]

I actually don't get why, if we have gotten to the point lf these players now getting PAID like pros, we haven't advanced to the next level of multi year contracts

Who says we havent?