Yep. I mean, it sucks b/c it sounds like he's getting bad advice from vultures in his life, but what's Syracuse to do? They let him out of the deal then they have to scramble to find a replacement.
First off nobody here knows if he actually received any money. That has not been specifically stated or factually presented. If he signed a contract to potentially receive said money for playing for Syracuse, that is likely the issue. Assuming he took money and ran is ridiculous without proof.
True but do you want someone taking up a scholarship who doesn’t want to be there
Christian singer and song writer. He is probably 5’10” 160, but a really good prospect.
You beat me to it. Only Michael Smith I'm halfway familiar with. He dropped the W middle initial and is more focused on football at this stage in his life now that he's probably in his 70s.
Didn’t he leave the team during the season? Why would we take someone like that back? It’s freezing cold in Syracuse. I wonder if he knew just how miserable it truly would be. Live with the consequences bro…learn from it.
I don't remember the circumstances...if he just sat out, quit the team entirely or what.
It’s both. There are folks giving bad advice sure. But he’s also lacking discernment and listening. He’s responsible for it.
He wanted to redshirt after playing the 4 games and Beamer told him to take a hike, from what I understand.
Yeah, he wanted to redshirt to save a year of eligibility to make his stock better when he entered the portal! I don't blame beamer!
You have to remember, these guys were the sh*t in HS. No one on the field was as good as they were. Everyone around them was telling them how great they were, including the college coaches who were recruiting them. Then, they get to college and, most of them aren't even the best player at their position, much less on the team. Suddenly, they aren't the go to weapon and aren't even getting to play in every game. Meanwhile, when they are talking to all their home boys and their "uncles" and their momma and everyone from back home, they are being told they should be playing more, getting more money and they aren't being treated right. Now, they get their lip poked out and start thinking they can do better elsewhere.
Good point. We can also question his sanity by wanting to go to Syracuse.
Too bad he couldn’t work it out to come back then.
I think Beamer wants to be everybody's friend. I can't recall hearing about a player he ran off.
Being a star athlete at one time should not make you lose common sense. For example, why was Josiah Thompson ever entertaining leaving unless Beamer is pushing you out the door. Dude, you are 2 year starter. Yeah, it hasn't gone great, but you are starter on an SEC team (even though it is a bottom rung one). Why go out there taking chances of blowing that up on the (promise) of some additional money that you haven't seen yet. Yeah, going to Georgia and Miami sounds nice, but they get you in there without assurances and you end up short on the money and holding your helmet. Glad he could finally see through the BS. Hate it that Michael Smith couldn't see it until it is apparently too late.
Who was the RB from Newberry that transfered to us, had a great year, decided to hit the portal to Memphis of all places, who we never heard of again? Ask Juice Wells about the green grass.
