Class of 2023 WR Johntay Cook (TX) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (5/1/25)

[walsh2012]

Im cool with him coming to cuse. He knows it's his last chance.

 

[walsh2012]

100%. That’s wouldn’t be my biggest gconcern, more so It looks like Arkansas is going to pick him off too? At least an Arkansas site thinks so? really hope this isn’t the case.

We got some rock solid crystal balls this weekend. Feels like it's a when not if thing

 

[sutomcat]

We got some rock solid crystal balls this weekend. Feels like it's a when not of thing

I think going through the transcript course by course take some time.

 

[Irt4su]

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Dont ask how I know...but they make weed vapes that look like key fobs. If this was something taken from a vape shop or similar it could be that.

So, are you in wholesale or retail

 

[Dinkyspond]

this reminds me of the Pitino thing, about half wanted him and about half said no way

 

[FrancoPizza]

In the absence of any real info on Mr. Cook, perhaps we should have a spirited discussion on the merits and defects of Binghamton or some other city in the Southern Tier - Horseheads, Endicott, Corning?.

How about guilford ny. That’s a redneck shlithole that nobody has heard of.

 

[orangefog]

I think going through the transcript course by course take some time.

Especially when you’re high af.

 

[Qbobby]

Especially when you’re high af.

 

[Killdozer]

How about guilford ny. That’s a redneck shlithole that nobody has heard of.

Oh you must be talking about The Pillers. Had some good bands there in the 70s/80s but a lot of fights also. hole for sure but had some good times there

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

this reminds me of the Pitino thing, about half wanted him and about half said no way

Yep, and we all know how that turned out.

(He wasn't coming here anyway though)

 

[BillSU]

4.3

 

[FrancoPizza]

Oh you must be talking about The Pillers. Had some good bands there in the 70s/80s but a lot of fights also. hole for sure but had some good times there

No idea what that is. I just visit this hole once a year because in laws are the last 2 residents and forgot to turn out the lights.

 

[BKCuse]

Listen, I think Fran is a good football coach and a very solid guy. He knows what he is doing and I trust him. Sure there are certain criminal charges on someone that I don’t think should be allowed in a program. But that’s doesn’t mean people can’t change. Fran has been around those type of people his whole life where he grew up. Fran was able to be Successful and not be the product of his environment. Maybe some of these kids just need to be coached and mentored by someone that looks like them and comes from the same environment as them and know what it’s takes to get out of the environment. Now I’m not saying Fran is a miracle worker by any stretch. But ask yourself, how many P4 football coaches, look and come from the background that Fran does. It may be an uncomfortable topic but kids see that out of Fran. They know he’s a real one. Im not saying EVERY KID Fran brings in for a second chance is going to work but I always come back to this video.

This Nick Saban video is tremendous. He is 1,000% right.

 

[Toga]

I mean it's not like ISIS or something.

 

[jgeorge322]

this reminds me of the Pitino thing, about half wanted him and about half said no way

And now you know at least 50% on this board are not smart

 

[PAcuse]

 

[orangemass]

Wilfong

 

[PhatOrange]

Wilfong is calling Cook to Syracuse. Is there any story behind his leaving Washington?

 

[TheCusian]

That isn't the question though. First, we didn't cheer for them before they set foot on the campus. And here is a big surprise for you. Those kids that had done a few things, once I learned of them, I never rooted for them again. So please don't tell me that everyone cheered for them. I didn't.

This is a tough way to be, my guy. You don’t believe in second chances for 17 year olds? Really?

 

[GoSU96]

I hope this a case where a kid decides he’s going to use football instead of football using him and is buying what Fran is selling and doesn’t want to be at a factory.

Just because you can’t get on the field at UT or UGA doesn’t mean you can’t be a major contributor here. We’ve already seen it happen.

 

[XC Cuse]

This is a tough way to be, my guy. You don’t believe in second chances for 17 year olds? Really?

I agree with Dasher to an extent, we have infantalized an entire generation claiming everyone deserves a second chance, but playing football is a privilege, and there are certain crimes that I think preclude some from second chances from said privilege. Not being in jail is a second chance for many for the crimes they commit. But in all honestly it's truly a case by case basis. You see some super talented individuals continue to get far too much leeway because their physical talent. We all want SU to win, but to sacrifice morals isn't a cost worth paying.

All that said I give Fran a lot of leeway in who he determines deserves a second chance based on him being a man true to his word, but this blanket belief everyone deserves a second chance at football which is a privilege; I wholeheartedly disagree with that sentiment.

 

[CuseLegacy]

Wilfong

Wiltfong.

 

[dasher]

This is a tough way to be, my guy. You don’t believe in second chances for 17 year olds? Really?

Depends on the offense. I believe in a safe environment for the students that are attending Syracuse. Really. I have very little sympathy for people who steal. Or assault others.

 

[Chicago44s]

Depends on the offense. I believe in a safe environment for the students that are attending Syracuse. Really. I have very little sympathy for people who steal. Or assault others.

I remember Alton Robinson coming in with a checkered past and he was exactly what the team needed. Hoping this is a similar situation. However, I agree, if this dude starts up with similar shenanigans then there is no room at the inn.