Breakdown of Syracuse’s Roster with the 2011 Recruiting Class
D.A. | Jan 19, 2011 | Comments 19
Despite what many Orange fans may feel after Ishaq Williams chose Notre Dame, this recruiting season has been very positive for the Orange. This would go from successful to wildly successful with the potential commitment of Kevin McReynolds.
If you look specifically at the offensive side of the ball, SU has added commits at all positions of need, including multiple guys at some spots.
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Quarterback: While we all were impressed (and “sh*t in our pants” shocked) with Ryan Nassib in the Pinstripe Bowl victory, it’s still undetermined who will take the starting job in 2011. While it’s Nassib’s job to lose, there are those within the program who thought Johnny Kinder should have been the starter this year. Kinder will have the opportunity to put some pressure on Nassib to win the job in spring practice. The Orange have added Ashton Broyld at the QB position for a little added depth, and while he’s not nearly ready to play now, he has skills. He should be ready by the end of the Nassib/Kinder era.
Running Back: Lose a 5’10”, 215-pound running back? No sweat. As Delone Carter moves on as SU’s goal line bowling ball, Adonis Ameen-Moore is coming east to the Syracuse backfield. Ameen-Moore will join proven commodity Antwon Baily, and speedster Prince-Tyson Gully to provide a nice arsenal of toys for Nathaniel Hackett to play with.
Wide Reciever: Clearly this was a problem for the Orange last year. For most of the year Syracuse’s best receiver was Van Chew. No offense to Van, but at only 180 lbs, he shouldn’t be a #1 in the Big East. He simply can’t take the beating necessary for top target in a BCS conference (evidenced by his absence for the latter part of the season and the Pinstripe Bowl). In 2011, WR should be a position of strength for the Orange. No, that’s not a typo.
Pinstripe Bowl superstar Marcus Sales, Alec Lemon, and Chew are all back and will be more effective with a year of experience under their belts, but it’s the recruits who have everyone drooling. Last week the Orange got word that Brandon Reddish is on his way from Brooklyn, and don’t forget Defarrel Davis. According to Scout.com, Davis is the highest rated Orange commit, and he’s going to play immediately. The 6’4”, 190 lbs reciever is a 4-star recruit and transferring in from Nassau Community College. If he adds a little bulk, he could be enormous for SU next season.
(UPDATE: Due to brainfartage, on the original post I failed to remember that Aaron Weaver’s appeal for a medical redshirt was denied earlier this year and thus he will not return next season. Still a lot of depth at receiver with Dorian Graham now being the 5th wheel in the equation below along with some other recruits. Apologies and thanks for those who pointed that out.)
Overall: Lineman Rob Trudo has confirmed he’s still coming to Syracuse after a visit to Michigan, On the defensive side of the ball the Orange has mulitple 3-star calibur recruits. Some SU players have told me there are defensive backs that didn’t see the field last year already better than some of the guys who did get playing time. Clearly the biggest losses are named Smith and Hogue, but as we sit exactly two weeks from Signing Day, the 2011 season is starting to come into focus for the Orange. And it looks good.
Posted: Craig Hoffman
Filed Under: FB Recruiting • Featured
All good stuff. Prior to the Ishaq drama, if you asked me would I take Ishaq, or instead, McReynolds and Reddish, I would have said hands-down McReynolds and Reddish. Right now, we have a good shot at making that happen.
I think that most importantly for this team, Nassib has a year under his belt. He really needs to work this offseason on his accuracy. Crossing routes, and passes to the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock directions near the sideline are a problem for him. Crossing routes are either behind or too far ahead, and the 10/2 o’clock passes I was referring to many times end up short and in the dirt.
I hope Broyld emerges from the bunch. He looks like he could be a monster. Sort of a Ben Roethlisberger type but with more speed than Big Ben. As a Steeler fan, that makes me drool.
Anyway, man do I hope we get McReynolds.
Weaver’s elegibility is used up. Perhaps it was West you were thinking of?
Nice little breakdown, but lets not forget Shutang and Louiszell Alexander as well.
If we have 3-4 scholarships left i would ultimately see McReynolds, Harmon Brown, Keeon Virgile, Wasonga, and Desir/or Darius Washington to round off the recruitment.
@Vito – Broyld isn’t anywhere near ready to play. I watched his highlight tape and saw severe problems with his throwing motion and decision making. He got lucky on a lot of throws in HS.
@Otto – Where did you see that on Weaver? Unless I’m missing a year, he should have a medical redshirt left and always could get granted a waiver. If I missed something somewhere my apologies!
@Crush – I’ve only got so much room! haha…I like Shutang a lot. Focused more on the offensive side, but the defense should still be nasty as long as the Linebackers are able to step up and replace Smith/Hogue. If we’re being honest, the secondary wasn’t good last year (see blown coverages in Pinstripe amongst others) and the guys coming in are supposedly better than those leaving so we will see.
I remember reading as well sometime after weaver injury on syracuse.com that he would not be receiving a medical redshirt
Weaver has no more eligibility left.
I thought Weaver’s medical redshirt was denied? Jarrod West is who I’m most excited about at WR.
Weaver:
http://www.9wsyr.com/sports/content/su_sports/story/Aaron-Weaver-denied-medical-redshirt/IvQ-FWSAB0qMJBPNlZjGOQ.cspx
Any word on Dale Peterman, is he going to qualify or is he the next Baskin?
Hoffman — Broyld had a huge improvement at a recent QB camp that has supposedly fixed his throwing motion. He is much readier than you think.
Don’t forget about Louis Addazio, his father was a coach at Florida,he has to have some skills.
My apologies on Weaver (as stated in the update).
@tf13 – Do you have a link on that Broyld story? Would love to follow up. I’d be happy to watch more tape and re-evaluate. Even if he’s fixed the motion, his decision making still scares the hell out of me. Some of the throws he made were completed because he got lucky. Plain and simple. And that was on the “highlight” tape.
Duany,
Last I checked, Dale Peterman was on the City College of San Francisco roster, trying to become eligible to play for Syracuse.
As of now, he is not in the Syracuse University Directory.
So he’s just as much of a ??? as Louiszell Alexander!
Thanks for reading,
Conroy
What about Jarrod West at WR?
You’ve forgotten all about their #1 recruit from last year – Jonny Miller. H’es just getting started and was recruited because he was a legit NFL QB prospect. Also, Flemming at wide receiver -= I’ve heard he’s the best leaper on the team.
Miller is not a legit NFL QB prospect at this stage, or last year. C’mon. Get serious. A short kid with shoulder problems? I hope he gets healthy and gets his shot, but let’s be serious. While I do think Kinder will push Nassib, I simply don’t believe that anyone with a valid opinion felt he should start over Nassib last year. No way. And I don’t see how anyone forgets West; let alone speculates on Flemming, etc. WR will not be short on numbers; talent is what we’ll wait to see. SU added Terrell Hunt at QB as well. Neither he nor Broyld will see the field next season; at least not at QB. And don’t sleep on Jerome Smith. Trudo won’t play a second unless he moves to D.
I wouldn’t sleep on Miller either. If his shoulder has healed properly he will push whoever. Definitely a better passer than Kinder from what I saw in videos. But hey who knows it will be fun seeing all the competition and seeing how things shake out. Oh and I do agree that Jerome Smith will be interesting this year, I think he will be a good RB for us.
Millers shoulder is healed and he’s already throwing. I also heard he had the fastest running time out of all of the QB’s last fall and have seen him standing next to Nassib, Kinder, and others? No, not short for an NFL prospect. He can pass and run. He had full scholarships offers to Wisconsin, Illinois, and others. He’s the real deal.
I’ve come to find out that the Miller story is a hype machine on spin cycle. This “dual threat” QB conveniently kept his 61 yards rushing in 14 games last year pretty quiet. Thats right, 61 yards. Nothing dual about that. He has been VERY injury prone as well as we have already seen–ankle/shoulder. Won’t be surprised if he is a DII transfer after spring ball. It would be a wise move. We’ll be fine with Nassib and Kinder. It will be fun the watch the athletic incoming QB’s as well. ‘Cuse Power !