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

[Eric15]

I’m disappointed. But honestly this seemed too good to be true from the moment he verbally committed.

Starting with the Duke game, in the back of my mind after every loss I said to himself “there is no logical way Calvin Russell would want to be part of this offensive clown show.”

 

[bnoro]

yeah, thats what was being mentioned in that other thread about Emmanuel Ross

What's this about?

 

[Briancuse]

I have a feeling this might not age well...

So your saying hes still coming?

 

[bnoro]

Typical message board nonsense. The second I lay out a different opinion, suddenly I'm branded a “troll.” It’s the oldest play in the book. Instead of engaging with the actual argument, you slap a label on me to shut down the conversation. Disagreeing isn’t trolling, it’s the whole point of a forum. If everyone just nodded along, this place would be a cheerleading section not a discussion board. Calling someone a troll for having a take you don’t like is lazy, and it proves you don’t have a counterpoint worth making.

You're literally getting upset about something that hasn't happened yet. You are pre-mad about him flipping, and if he does it'll be "see I told you so" and if he doesn't your behavior won't change.

 

[JeremyCuse]

What's this about?

Ross expected to enter the portal, I've heard Cook and potentially one more Wr

 

[TheHaze315]

If he goes to LSU I will hate Lane Kiffin’s bloodline for the next 4,000 years.

 

[Blanko97]

Ross expected to enter the portal, I've heard Cook and potentially one more Wr

Can’t blame them, no guarantees anywhere a QB stays healthy but when you waste a year of eligibility on a team whose staff admitted they quit on the season, you can’t feel great about it

 

[javadoc]

Typical message board nonsense. The second I lay out a different opinion, suddenly I'm branded a “troll.” It’s the oldest play in the book. Instead of engaging with the actual argument, you slap a label on me to shut down the conversation. Disagreeing isn’t trolling, it’s the whole point of a forum. If everyone just nodded along, this place would be a cheerleading section not a discussion board. Calling someone a troll for having a take you don’t like is lazy, and it proves you don’t have a counterpoint worth making.

My exact judgment on your silly shtick. You know what you're doing.

 

[cardiac]

Whoever knows the story about Myles White and Emmanuel Ross, send me a message please

 

[Archbold44]

Can’t blame them, no guarantees anywhere a QB stays healthy but when you waste a year of eligibility on a team whose staff admitted they quit on the season, you can’t feel great about it

This. Fran brought this on himself with Filardi. He lost a non-zero portion of the fan base and his best recruit.

 

[HyattsCuse]

Seems pretty obvious…Russell needs to delay to team up with Toosii to have an epic signing day ceremony Friday.

 

[Willy75]

I’d be more upset if he were a 4 star OL balking. We need them more, they cost less and they stick around longer. Use Russell’s money there.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Seems pretty obvious…Russell needs to delay to team up with Toosii to have an epic signing day ceremony Friday.

 

[Blanko97]

I’d be more upset if he were a 4 star OL balking. We need them more, they cost less and they stick around longer. Use Russell’s money there.

But we don’t have one of those to balk us lol

 

[XC Cuse]

Truth hurts. Fran Brown's been nothing but sizzle. Where's the steak?

10 wins 2024

 

[djorange1989]

Good lord man, take a week off and come back.

A week? Most of this board would say take the rest of the decade off, but you’re apparently really patient

 

[AngryOtto]

I’d be more upset if he were a 4 star OL balking. We need them more, they cost less and they stick around longer. Use Russell’s money there.

I agree. We all were excited about a 5 Star but if he leaves so be it. That money can be used in other areas of need in the portal.

 

[CuseLegacy]

A week? Most of this board would say take the rest of the decade off, but you’re apparently really patient

I think a long, long vacation might be more appropriate.

 

[tep624]

Typical message board nonsense. The second I lay out a different opinion, suddenly I'm branded a “troll.” It’s the oldest play in the book. Instead of engaging with the actual argument, you slap a label on me to shut down the conversation. Disagreeing isn’t trolling, it’s the whole point of a forum. If everyone just nodded along, this place would be a cheerleading section not a discussion board. Calling someone a troll for having a take you don’t like is lazy, and it proves you don’t have a counterpoint worth making.

It’s your tone. This is the best recruiting class we’ve had on paper in 20+ years with or without Calvin Russel and you’re literally in other recruit threads throwing rocks at a few developmental prospects we took in. As if the entire class is made of of guys with a few offers. There is plenty to be critical about with the season on the field but being wildly negative with no self awareness or filter gets you the responses you’re getting.

 

[Chip]

LOL. Such an obnoxious troll.

Consistent though. I admire consistency.

 

[Qbobby]

I'm not being negative. I'm laying out how I see it.

Just because that's how you see it doesn't exclude it from being negative.

 

[Entropic]

He needs to 'pray' on this? Come on man.

Wrong spelling. Likely meant prey.

 

[JRHEETER]

I'm not being negative. I'm laying out how I see it. Fran really shouldn’t get too much credit for the 10–3 season in 2024 because the success was far more about circumstances than his coaching impact. He inherited a roster with proven playmakers Gadsden, Allen, Pena, Gill, Wax, Clark, Barron, Diggs, Chestnut. Guys who were already producing before he arrived. The biggest difference maker was McCord transferring in. Not a long-term recruiting win, but Fran does get credit for that. On top of that, the schedule was soft, ranked outside the top 50 nationally. We barely survived games against UNLV, VT and UConn. The defense, which is supposed to be Fran’s specialty, was mediocre at best giving up almost 30 points per game and ranking in the 90s nationally. If Fran truly deserved the credit, the program would have sustained momentum. Instead, 2024 looks like lightning in a bottle. Inherited stars, a portal QB and a soft schedule, not the mark of a coach who transformed Syracuse football.

Youre aware that Gadsden, Allen, Pena, Gill, Wax, Clark, Barron, Diggs (A fran transfer) and Chesnut would not have been here and would have left IF we did not bring Fran in right?

Get a grip.

 

[djorange1989]

I think a long, long vacation might be more appropriate.

Make it be so!

 

[TommyA13]

Florida is also in play in this