Got One! Syracuse’s Heated Hunt for a Quarterback Lands PA’s Austin Wilson
D.A. | May 21, 2012 | Comments 18
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Look at this. Doug Marrone and the Syracuse Orange were not going to sleep until they landed a highly regarded quarterback prospect. And Sunday night, Austin Wilson of East Pennsboro, PA committed to SU.
“I was up there Friday, and I just knew. The whole day I was up there I was quietly looking around at everything. I loved the campus. On the trip home I was talking with my family and they also had a good feeling about it. I knew that night I was going to commit.”
This makes the offers to both DeShone Kizer and A.J. Long very interesting. Kizer and Long are both a year younger than Wilson, who will be a senior in the fall. Kizer already has elite size and natural gifts, and will soon be sifting through offers from some of the biggest programs. Long has a scholarship from UCLA as well as Syracuse, and the hunt for him expects to heat up this fall as well.
But Wilson liked that he would take priority in this class.
“And they made it clear I was their No. 1 guy. That was important to me. I didn’t want to be some back-up recruit.”
Wonder what this means for SU’s interest in Connecticut standout Tim Boyle who is considering the Orange, Pitt, UConn and Florida. Interestingly, Wilson also said that he contacted the Orange first. The coaching staff admitted it had never heard of Wilson, but then watched his tape and became very interested. The only other offer Wilson had was from Eastern Michigan.
So SU kills two birds with one stone. The program adds a big (6’3″ 205 lbs.) talented QB recruit who has great arm strength and accuracy on the long ball. He can step in and compete for the starter’s role next year with Broyld, Kinder and co. It also allows the Orange to stay hot on Long and Kizer for the next class. And Wilson’s verbal is non-binding. If SU can land Boyle, then Wilson may decide he’d rather sign elsewhere.
Looks like a good deal all around for Marrone, as the Orange continue to make this spring very interesting.
Posted: D.A.
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hhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm.. saw the kids tape looked pretty good to me. accurate, shotgun qb, has a nice touch on his throws. could be a very good qb. an under the radar qb.
Need talent not hope at QB. HCDM’s gambles a lot and it shows here. I just hope he pulls in the chips towards him and not fold all the time. This could back fire if no quality QB shows for next year. But hell that’s his weird history anyway.
I gotta say that he looks good but I still think Broyld will have it locked up next year.
Terry, I have to ask: where are your expectations at for a program that is metaphorically learning to walk again? Do you expect HCDM to be snagging 5* QB prospects like it’s a free for all at a flea market? Come on man, as great a coach as HCDM is, he still carries what many see as the baggage of Groobs, and considering the volume of activity he’s initiating on the recruiting trail, I can’t see how anyone can be as disappointed as you seem to be. This is a great get.
As long as it doesn’t stop them from still going after Boyle in the class I also think this is a great get. Can never have too many quality QB options. May the best man win next year (and beyond).
Terry this post is just for you ok.
Gene hackman said it best in the movie “THE REPLACEMENT PLAYERS” you got to have heart to play the game and win to his replacement quarterback.
I want to take you back to 2007, when the #1, 5 star quarterback committed to Notre Dame. Remember he pulled up on campus in a white limousine. ESPN went crazy because he promised that he would take them to a National Championship,and we all know now that it didn’t happen with Jimmy under center.
In 2008 Syracuse travels to South Bend to play Notre Dame.
Our quarterback at the time was a 20 year old by the name of Cameron Dantly and a freshman tailback by the name of Antwon Bailey. We all know that both of these players fit your profile, both were 5 star athletes. My son’s and I were in the stadium,the score at halftime was ND 17-10. I made the statement that syracuse has a chance to win this game if the defense played to their capabilities.
In the end Syracuse won the game 24-23, and as I remember the stadium went silent when ameron handed the ball off to Antwon and went up the gut for the winning score.
The last few minutes of the game showed us how desperate that 5 star quaterback from ND was. He was probably asking his team how in hell did we get in this situation?
So Terry let me ask you,is that 5 star quarterback playing in the NFL today? If he is I haven’t heard his name called at all and that goes right along with Ishaq Williams name being mentioned.
In the end the great Coach Bobby Bowden said it best when he was interviewed for the “Boys of Fall”. If it comes down to two players one a 5 star and has all the talent to succeed or the other player being recruited has heart. Coach Bowden said he would take the one that played with heart.
Cameron Dantley and Antwon Baily both played with heart and they won the game.
Austin Wilson is 6’3″ and 205 lbs. I think that the kid playes the game with heart and could turn into a great player and move on to the NFL.
Nice job coach,great catch.
GO CUSE
Ron, I totally agree with you. However, mentioning Ishaq Williams in there isn’t really a fair comparison. Ishaq is an underclassmen at a school that recruited better players at his position, like Aaron Lynch. You’ll be hearing Lynch’s name because he just transferred to South Florida, and he will tear up the Big East. So although you haven’t heard Ishaq William’s name, it’s not because he isnt good.
Anyway, I digress. This kid looks pretty good on film, and seems like we’ve got a pretty good start early in this recruiting class. I’m sure we will still be recruiting Boyle, because QB’s at any star level are far from a sure thing. I’m really just hoping we can get Ogundeko and Edwards. Ogundeko just committed to play in the UA All-American game, so although Rivals has him as a 3 star, I think his offer sheet says a lot more about his talent than his star rating
And by the way Ron, Clausen is a backup to Cam Newton in Carolina
Chad thanks for the corrections. I mentioned Ishaq williams in my post because if you remember his father telling us the reason he picked ND was for Ishaq to become a household name. I haven’t heard his name mentioned at all while watching a ND game.
Anyways,Syracuse got the star player out of the city area when they nabbed Jason Bromley. Jason as predicted now tips the scales at 300 lbs. and stands 6’3″. Was moved from DE to Defensive Tackle. Watch him(#96)this season,kid is going to the NFL after graduation in 2014.
Good place for a 5 star athlete,playing backup to a player who has a ton of talent and playes with a awful lot of heart!!!!
Thanks againg Chad.
GO CUSE,
Ron,
Ishaq williams is gonna be a starter this yr. Last yr he was a fr. An was behide sr’s an better prepared fr. I dont know that dude u just named above. He might get drafted but lynch is gonna be drafted in the top 10. Seems like u dont know who he is. U should bc hes coming to,the BE an he might kill ur 205lb qb /w heart. Anyways ND front 7 is gonna be the best in the natiom an ishaq is gonna be a starter. So tune in you will hear his name alot.
If Aaron Lynch is that good why did he leave ND and go to South Florida? I don’t know if the articles that I’ve read is credable or not but they say Notre Dame is interested in joining the SEC or the Big 12. I really don’t care about the ND program anyway.
By the time Mr. Lynch gets a chance to play in the Big East,Syracuse will have moved to it’s new home the ACC. And if and when Mr. Lynch graduates the BiG East will have fallen apart and all of the football schools will b e looking for new homes.
I’m glad that people who read this site have honest opinions and aren’t afraid to converse with other people who wish Syracuse University and the coaching team well and bring in some good talent.
I know that it is going to take some time to accomplish,but I see a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s getting brighter all of the time.
Thanks to you Carlton
GO CUSE,
Ron,
He left ND bc he was home sick. His gf is going or his going to go to USF. I’m not sure its one or the other. Lynch could be clear to play this yr. No1 is hatein on the ‘cuse but u tryed to say ishaq was a bust after his fr yr. Ur wrong an just made urself look silly.
@Carlton…Nobody cares about Ishaq..our starting DE Jones, went 1st rd to New England??? Obviously its not wru from/going…its wru? We have 2 Juco beasts comin to campus…one a juco AA- “pierce -brewster”
So the Ishaq issue is dead!!!! 85% SU never saw his tape or the Under Armour AA game he played in……give me my 2012 1st rdr. & two proven jucos, anyday..ova one 5 star stud?
But u aren’t a SU fan so ur opinioin s a fart in the wind: whether IW does a Dequan Bowers or not? We’re ACC bound…ND killed the BE..GOOD BYE!!!!!
* boyle Isnt coming! Too many Qbs….plus Broyld will be behind center for 3 years! Just stupid to argue this point….is football better in state oc Connecticut or Pennsylvania? Case closed…..Tim Boyle is the Qb version of Mike Hart! I’ll take Wilson…3 star vs 2 star, just means who getting more exposure? 6’4″ 215 we have already…..Is Tim Boyle faster than Ashton? Or stronger? I’ll keep my guys!
* strong start for 2013 class..Funderburke was found 4 star $$$
… a kid bigger than Jarron jones, 6’5″ 335?..a QB from Pa…a hybrid Fb/Te w/ elite blocking skills….2012s class was nice, but w/ the move to the ACC, I’m expecting some fireworks come 02/2013…and Boyle isn’t one of them….
Carlton,I’ve been following Syracuse Football since 1959. How long have you been a fan? Just because I made a comment about Ishaq Williams you come to a conclusion that I’m hatein(hating)Syracuse Football. Your way off base with your assessment bro.
Syracuse just had a reciever transfer from Arkansas because he lost his coach and has to sit out a year. Aaron Lynch is transfering to South Florida because he either is homesick or his girlfriend is going to attend there. He has about as much chance of playing in the fall as I do becoming a billionare tomorrow.
So Carlton,who’s looking foolish?
Thank’s again for your input though,I had a chuckle reading it.
Play nice, guys! Go Orange!
He’s got a nice touch, but doesn’t seem to have a gun. It’s so hard to tell much from highlight videos, you just cant be sure. Number 83 looked like a big part of his success. I wonder if he’s available.
Bigdip-Ur right i’m a ND football fan. I do however follow `Cuse football closely as well as being a huge `cuse bball fan. SU never saw his tape? They went after him hard. Although i guess according to you they did that blindly. Yep thats makes sense. Also you must not have seen rons comment about ishaq b/c i was just commenting back about that. An by the sounds of it some bitterness is still present do to the fact he didnt sign /w SU. So a dead issue? Doesnt sound like it.
Ron- I never proclaimed that lynch was going to be cleared to play this yr. I said he could b/c he applyed to the NCAA to be able to. So I dont know if your just a fool or just have poor reading comprehension skills? Oh well.
Hey Carlton,seems u pissed off a few people for your opinion..Im more Rons age than yours and Ron was wrong on Lynch..he’s a beast who every school in the nation wanted who dominated HS football in FLA..if he was coming to the “Cuse” u can bet they’d know he was the #1 DE in last yrs class!!peace..