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

[GoSU96]

Oh, so now having an opinion and backing it up with debate is “baiting”? Please. If you can’t handle someone challenging arguments, that’s on you, not me. Forums exist for discussion, not for echo chambers where everyone nods politely. I bring energy, facts, and passion and if that rattles you, maybe it’s because your takes can’t stand up to scrutiny. And as for being “surprised I’ve been allowed to stay”? I spark conversation, and I keep threads alive. If you want a quiet corner where nobody pushes back, go start a diary.

What facts? Like your imaginary conversation with Calvin Russell?

 

[phil77]

Okay, here's my take. If Calvin decides another school is a better fit, due to roster, coaching staff, NIL/revenue-share, location, etc., so be it. I wish him well. What I didn't like was him saying all fall that he was locked in with Syracuse, and his recruitment was done, etc. If you're unsure, just say you love Fran Brown, but don't say that other stuff. I get he's a kid, and I'm not bashing him, but I also thought his taking the mic at the signing ceremony at MN was a bad look. Takes away from the other kids who signed, including his teammate (TH), who signed with Syracuse. I hope Calvin sticks with Syracuse. Candidly, I'm kinda over the drama, though. WRs in the portal with more experience are fine by me...

One thing I will say to the kids defense is there have been a lot of coaching changes recently maybe a school he wanted to go to wasn't in on him before and now with a coaching change they are or now they are more interesting with a change

(as I try and switch the topic back to Calvin lol)

 

[GoSU96]

LMAO dude I've been on this board for 25+ years, your passion couldn't rattle me on your best day. Every single post is bitching about how bad the recruiting class is Russell not coming, how Angeli is etc etc etc. This isn't debating this some Rutgers fan level shtick. I am a glass half empty guy when it comes to SU and your even draining me with this crap.

Your conversation sparking is nothing but challenging any positive information and insiders with clear track records of being right. This isn't debating it's BS trolling.

Agree 100% with the bolded statement.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

The ignore button is a beautiful thing sometimes

Oh, I already have that poster blocked. I just thought Jeremy's response was very well done. I don't know the specifics of the post he responded to, but I've read enough of that poster's "work" to know that it was spot on and justified.

 

[swish7]

Running back?

Yaz runs into people.
Yaz gets hurt.
Need a good backup, no?

 

[Willy75]

So you're saying we're not bringing a 1A to compete with him?

The Western Carolina guy sounded interesting and Fran has some background there.

 

[CbusCuse]

I can promise you, he’s trolling U of Miami.

Michigan is the one to watch here if any

Can't even do the U sign right. Looks more like a W. Maybe its Washington. Or maybe its an Eagle. He's going to BC. ;-)

 

[dollarbill44]

It’s more that he has a feel for the game. He displayed it there. He’s shown already for us he can make the reads and throws we need him to make. He’s a great fit for our offense.

He is already throwing. And had the best doctor in the country do his surgery. I’ll take those chances any day.

Dr. Oz does Achilles surgeries?

 

[Archimedes]

And not for nothing but making the correct reads and accurate throws is…kind of a big deal after we’ve seen QBs who cannot do it. At all.

Steve made some outstanding throws into tight coverage in the red zone, especially down on the goal line. He was confident and precise. I'm grateful for that.

 

[oldpinepoint]

Oh, I already have that poster blocked. I just thought Jeremy's response was very well done. I don't know the specifics of the post he responded to, but I've read enough of that poster's "work" to know that it was spot on and justified.

Oh I agree I just happened to quote your message it wasnt directed at you

 

[UnknownOrange]

I used to have to have faith in guys with offers from syracuse toledo and connecticut

now we're hoping to hang on to a 5 star verbal commit who is going to be choosing between Syracuse Michigan Miami? LSU? or another mystery?

i'm happy to be in this uncharted territory and will be thrilled when calvin signs with the orange. Make your own moment. SU is going to blow it up too (assuming it happens )

 

[Franz69]

Dr. Oz does Achilles surgeries?

Dr. Oz is an incredible heart surgeon. Saved my father's life. Now the political stuff...

 

[dasher]

Guys, the ignore feature is really great. Don't be afraid to try it.

 

[orange79]

Guys, the ignore feature is really great. Don't be afraid to try it.

Did someone say something?

 

[atlanticuse]

Guys, the ignore feature is really great. Don't be afraid to try it.

So is taking a break from screens.

 

[dasher]

Did someone say something?

well, I was actually talking about you

 

[orangefog]

Did someone say something?

well, I was actually talking about you

 

[dasher]

So is taking a break from screens.

well, I did take a break from getting good hands in poker

 

[phsyra]

Calvin russel attended the UNC game...that was the quietest most boring game ive ever attended and ive seen a lot of cuse games. Its hard to believe a 5 star recruit would stay committed to CUSE after witnessing multiple games like that to end the season...I really hope stays with us but football was a total disgrace last year

 

[JeremyCuse]

Guys, the ignore feature is really great. Don't be afraid to try it.

Don't think it's gonna be an issue moving forward.

 

[GoSU96]

Calvin russel attended the UNC game...that was the quietest most boring game ive ever attended and ive seen a lot of cuse games. Its hard to believe a 5 star recruit would stay committed to CUSE after witnessing multiple games like that to end the season...I really hope stays with us but football was a total disgrace last year

I'd say the first 17 games under this staff are more representative than the last 8. Please easy to knock that down.

 

[orangefog]

Don't think it's gonna be an issue moving forward.

Did you whack him?

 

[swish7]

Maybe its time we change the thread title from Calvin Russell to the poster everyone is obsessing about?

 

[powdersmack]

Maybe its time we change the thread title from Calvin Russell to the poster everyone is obsessing about?

Looks like he was fitted for cement shoes, finally, so all is well!

 

[Archbold44]

Calvin russel attended the UNC game...that was the quietest most boring game ive ever attended and ive seen a lot of cuse games. Its hard to believe a 5 star recruit would stay committed to CUSE after witnessing multiple games like that to end the season...I really hope stays with us but football was a total disgrace last year

Nothing impresses a WR like 1 completed pass in the first half. It seems like the goal for the last 4 games was a bet to see whether we could get the Game 12 attendance under 5,000. The leading passer in each game for us combined for 272 passing yards in 4 games (39, 85, 83, and 65). By comparison, COLLINS passed for 279 yards against SMU. Not Angeli... Collins. The guy we bash. Sure, he was part of that against Miami... but its not like he got a chance to play a game against a sub .500 team either (like FIlardi's games against UNC and BC).

Nobody will ever talk me out of the last 4 games of this season being the worst coaching effort I have ever seen in almost 50 years. GRob was foolishly trying to set snowballs on fire and Shafer was screaming profanity at Dabo for some unknown reason... but this one took the cake.

If he was a 2*, I think the kid deserves a few more days to think this through...