Class of 2026 WR Messiah Hampton (NY) Verbal to Oregon

[Toga]

Well we just got a couple of million put into the NIL kitty.

 

[GoSU96]

Messiah, your family can get to 6/7 games a year inside of 2hrs, Almost every other game is a 4/5 hr flight at the most to very nice destinations

You go to Oregon, you are traveling across the the country for at least five games and your family has flights to every game

Seems like an easy choice

And the school can put together a deal for you to be a spokesman for Bob Johnson auto group

 

[TommyA13]

Was really hoping to land one of Hampton or Russell. Right now we have 4 4️ (Cooper, Gough, Wilson, Rodgers). Seems like Cooper and Wilson are going to be hard to hold on to. Let’s see how Fran responds

Gotta land Russell imo, if they miss on both that would be such a huge disappointment

 

[sufan59]

Gotta land Russell imo, if they miss on both that would be such a huge disappointment

Huge disappointment? Yeah it would be disappointing. But we will fight on.

 

[TommyA13]

Huge disappointment? Yeah it would be disappointing. But we will fight on.

It would be especially since they’re expected to land at least one of them

 

[TheHaze315]

Zero zero zero inside info but just a feeling from following the recruitment, but even if Oregon gets the nod on Friday, I think by signing day he’s all Cuse.

 

[TommyA13]

It would be especially since they’re expected to land at least one of them

Am I blaming their recruiting efforts? Absolutely not, they’ve changed the culture here and given myself and this fanbase so much hope. I’m just saying it would hurt not to land either one of them just because of the momentum they’ve had on both.

 

[mark79]

Zero zero zero inside info but just a feeling from following the recruitment, but even if Oregon gets the nod on Friday, I think by signing day he’s all Cuse.

Do you have a feeling and you’re always right? (A throwback for the board old-timers)

 

[The Ack]

Am I blaming their recruiting efforts? Absolutely not, they’ve changed the culture here and given myself and this fanbase so much hope. I’m just saying it would hurt not to land either one of them just because of the momentum they’ve had on both.

 

[rackman18]

Look all we have to do is have a good year. I know our schedule is among the toughest out there but who knows, a few surprises and turn them back to us.

 

[dasher]

Look all we have to do is have a good year. I know our schedule is among the toughest out there but who knows, a few surprises and turn them back to us.

I'm actually worried the other way. We lose guys because the schedule is too tough and some start to say same old Syracuse.

 

[kcsu]

It's never going to be the same old Syracuse as long as Fran is the coach.

 

[Dcuse]

I'm actually worried the other way. We lose guys because the schedule is too tough and some start to say same old Syracuse.

Are you saying kids wouldn’t come here because the schedule is too tough? Or am I misreading this?

 

[oldpinepoint]

Are you saying kids wouldn’t come here because the schedule is too tough? Or am I misreading this?

I think Dasher is worried about a step back and the narrative will be same old Cuse even though our schedule is super hard

 

[sufandu]

Are you saying kids wouldn’t come here because the schedule is too tough? Or am I misreading this?

I think he's saying the tough schedule could lead to more losses, resulting in people thinking we're same old barely make a lower end bowl syracuse.

 

[hoopsupstate]

I'm actually worried the other way. We lose guys because the schedule is too tough and some start to say same old Syracuse.

That’s my concern too. Winning attracts players. Fran only has one year to go by and if he loses, opposing coaches will say it’s a one year fluke and still same, old SU.

 

[hoopsupstate]

What time is he announcing today?

 

[XC Cuse]

What time is he announcing today?

It's tomorrow

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

It's tomorrow

First base!!

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

That’s my concern too. Winning attracts players. Fran only has one year to go by and if he loses, opposing coaches will say it’s a one year fluke and still same, old SU.

I think players believe in coaches first, but I could be wrong

 

[IthacaBarrel]

I'm actually worried the other way. We lose guys because the schedule is too tough and some start to say same old Syracuse.

My concern as well, win or lose with these two kids it's far from over. Lose them now, a solid season might bring them back, go 4-8 this year and you will really struggle to keep them. All part of the process when you want to compete at the highest level.

 

[IthacaBarrel]

I think players believe in coaches first, but I could be wrong

I think they believe in winning programs and $ now. winning programs send more guys to the NFL and $ speaks for itself. Coaches and how they recruit gets you in the mix

 

[richmondcuse03]

I think they believe in winning programs and $ now. winning programs send more guys to the NFL and $ speaks for itself. Coaches and how they recruit gets you in the mix

Definitely. I think it’s a mixture. For developmental types who are realistic believe in the coaches who will set them up well for life since football will stop soon. Alumni network, education and life skills still matter to those realistic parents along with getting some money now. And winning too.

Fran does a good job at recruiting high caliber kids and tries to get ones who fit into his culture. You obviously don’t get all of those.

The reality is Fran cares about winning first and foremost so he’s going to be pissed with four wins more than any recruit. And I trust that will come through to the recruits too.

But he also added Angeli so we hopefully get 8 wins vs 4. 8 with our schedule would put us in great position for 2026 and would help us close recruiting wise.

 

[dasher]

Are you saying kids wouldn’t come here because the schedule is too tough? Or am I misreading this?

No I am saying that kids won't come here if we go 4-8 this year

 

[jgeorge322]

To be clear, for the avoidance of doubt, notwithstanding anything in this Board to the contrary, Dasher is saying if we stink this year, it will hurt our recruiting and kill Fran’s momentum