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

[orangepassion]

Remember when we thought Swag Daddy was such a good recruiter? That was adorable.

He was a good recruiter. Fran just happens to be a great recruiter.

 

[Scotch]

So how did it taste?

Massive props for finding this gif - couldn't have been easy.

 

[sufan59]

They also felt that Jim Harbaugh was a great guy and that their sign stealing had no impact on winning that National Championship. Lots of big egos over in that state. And yes, they will rip on Russell now that he has turned his back on them.

And Harbaugh will be watching and hoping for the opportunity to get him another tall wide receiver out of Syracuse when the time comes. Harbaugh seems to like OG a lot so far.

 

[sufan59]

Massive props for finding this gif - couldn't have been easy.

Yeah didn’t know what I would find when typing phone eating. This one is also pretty funny.

 

[sutomcat]

The Michigan guy on that YouTube podcast show with the fake Brooklyn accent goes “Syracuse is 6/7 hours from New York City”. Ok you moron. Pretty sure you didn’t go to Michigan or are from Brooklyn with that type of wisdom

With him driving, this is probably true….

 

[sutomcat]

These were On3’s predictions:

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They lived up to expectations again…

 

[Shenexon]

As one who avoids getting too excited by any singular recruit, I can’t help but be excited by what Fran is doing as a recruiter and program builder. Even one of the Michigan hosts of a commitment watch party predicted SU to go 8-4 this year. He’s a believer, too. As a group, the Michigan pundits don’t think we’ll hold on to Fran. Too good for Syracuse I guess. I did start following the coverage yesterday early in the day, buoyed by posts by Richmond, Jack Bauer, and Jeremy. Welcome Mr Russell. Thanks for joining our party, and Kudos to Fran for keeping it real…

 

[money3189]

Remember when we thought Swag Daddy was such a good recruiter? That was adorable.

Fran is one of the best but Monroe is no slouch. Turned down Miami and Bama offers to stay with Cuse. No need to crap on him while we clebrate Fran

 

[RF2044]

As one who avoids getting too excited by any singular recruit, I can’t help but be excited by what Fran is doing as a recruiter and program builder. Even one of the Michigan hosts of a commitment watch party predicted SU to go 8-4 this year. He’s a believer, too. As a group, the Michigan pundits don’t think we’ll hold on to Fran. Too good for Syracuse I guess. I did start following the coverage yesterday early in the day, buoyed by posts by Richmond, Jack Bauer, and Jeremy. Welcome Mr Russell. Thanks for joining our party, and Kudos to Fran for keeping it real…

The Michigan pundits didn't think that we'd land Russell, either -- thought he was too good for Syracuse.

Entitled morons.

 

[Orangefan1]

As one who avoids getting too excited by any singular recruit, I can’t help but be excited by what Fran is doing as a recruiter and program builder. Even one of the Michigan hosts of a commitment watch party predicted SU to go 8-4 this year. He’s a believer, too. As a group, the Michigan pundits don’t think we’ll hold on to Fran. Too good for Syracuse I guess. I did start following the coverage yesterday early in the day, buoyed by posts by Richmond, Jack Bauer, and Jeremy. Welcome Mr Russell. Thanks for joining our party, and Kudos to Fran for keeping it real…

The press alone in acquiring this guy is unreal

 

[crales44]

The Michigan pundits didn't think that we'd land Russell, either -- thought he was too good for Syracuse.

Entitled morons.

They still think this. A significant portion of their fanbase thinks he flips, either to them or Miami.

 

[sufan59]

The Michigan pundits didn't think that we'd land Russell, either -- thought he was too good for Syracuse.

Entitled morons.

They loved Syracuse when McCord came here and made Ohio State look bad. Though, Ohio State did win the natty in the end, but man they were very close to have a lot of questions being asked of them of their decisions. Now they (Michigan) are perplexed and yes we are not going anywhere. We are serious, we are striving for a lot more than just pulling off an upset against a Clemson where everything needed to go our way in the game. We are going to match up with you physically and athletically.

 

[CusefanATL]

So this leads me back to that charity golf tournament. I’m thinking that phone call that Fran got WAS the commitment phone call. And everything else has been smoke and mirrors since.

well then let’s all give credit where credit is due!!! Great work and thank you CusefanATL!!! You are amazing!!!

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Reality is, the big programs don't want to have to deal with another problem.

And this commitment is big because it's more proof that Fran Brown is a problem.

 

[SUFan44]

you Tom Loy

 

[oldpinepoint]

Fran is one of the best but Monroe is no slouch. Turned down Miami and Bama offers to stay with Cuse. No need to crap on him while we clebrate Fran

Monroe wasn’t the issue, it was Dino

 

[JarHeadJim]

They still think this. A significant portion of their fanbase thinks he flips, either to them or Miami.

 

[dasher]

The Michigan pundits didn't think that we'd land Russell, either -- thought he was too good for Syracuse.

Entitled morons.

Wait...that really isn't fair. To entitled morons.

 

[Sudano]

Our biggest problem is going to be NFL teams calling him with blank checks offers.

He has everything personality wise without the baggage a lot of coaches have. Just needs a little more experience but in reality alot of teams don’t even care about that.

Hell I was worried the Knicks might call and try to scoop him.

Fran's just built different, $4-6M a year for 10 years is already life changing money.
He truly feels his life's calling and not just a job, is coaching, teaching, mentoring, changing the lives of young men, in deep ways. NFL is a business and their players are men leading families and not young people needing guidance. He's not built for the NFL or what that job entails. This isn't his 'dream job' in the same way it was for Doug Marrone, this truly is his dream job, because SU allows him to fulfill his life's destiny and goals.

 

[HastingsCuse]

Someone PLEASE wrap the Big Blue banner on a dumpster and POST THE PHOTO!!

 

[wfschrec]

Wait...that really isn't fair. To entitled morons.

Well they do have bricks you know?

 

[Sudano]

Of the top 11 commitments on 247 in Cuse history, Fran has:

5 of 11
6 of 13

Incredible.

247 started after our heyday in the late 80's-early 90's where we were doing this regularly, right?

 

[JrodCuse]

Out here trying to get Cuse people to become subscribers I see?

Interesting ploy…

But don’t they have him ranked as not a 5*?

 

[sufan59]

Monroe wasn’t the issue, it was Dino

Dino was the leader when a lot of good things started to happen in the program. We were a better and healthier program in November 2023 than November 2015. We have a lot of good and not so good memories with Dino and he brought some belief back amongst the fan base. Having said that, we are in a critical stretch for our football program, Dino was not the man to get us to a whole new level that we seem on track for today.

 

[Sudano]

No. Angeli has two years if he needs them. Plus Rickie has potential and so does Carney. I personally dont think you need two with the depth chart the way it is and the portal. Can always supplement.

Already kicking talented QBs to the curb?! Angeli is a very good QB and will use the 2 years. We don't know about anyone else. I've seen Angeli shred a top defense in PSU, a top 20 team in OSU, D1 teams like Pitt, WF, Purdue, know nothing tangible about Collins or Carney or anyone else. All I know right here, right now, is Angeli is a top talent and we've all seen repeated examples to prove it.