Win One, Lose One: Syracuse Picks Up Rochester LB Carter, MTR Chooses Cincy
D.A. | Jun 11, 2012 | Comments 13
This weekend Syracuse went 1-for-2 in the summer verbal commitment battles. Rochester LB Devan Carter said yes to the Orange, while Ohio WR Mycal Trailor-Bennett is heading to Cincinnati.
Carter played RB as well, but has been recruited on the defensive side. He stands at 6’2″, 217 and caught the attention of scouts at an SU camp in Buffalo. It’s always good to keep talented stars close to home. The Brighton HS product trucked to a 4.52 40, and gives Doug Marrone another in-state verbal. With elusive moves out of the backfield, Carter should bring an abundance of athleticism and speed to the linebacking unit. Marrone is constantly looking for quick, explosive athletes to man his defense.
MTR was an under the radar sleeper who had offers from Syracuse, Minnesota and a number of MAC schools. The Columbus native was right under the nose of Ohio State, but called the Bearcats his “dream school” when he committed over the weekend.
Syracuse had been pushing hard for Mykel but his interest in leaving the friendly confines of Ohio seemed lukewarm. He told The Fizz Tyrone Wheatley was attempting to see the Hill.
“He’s trying to get me to come up for a visit, and me and my mom, we’ve been talking about it. Syracuse is kind of far, so we have to plan ahead.”
MTR also told The Fizz just days ago he would be taking part in camps all summer, and wasn’t thrilled with his current crop of offers.
“I’m expecting more offers to come this year. If not, I’ll just go with the offers I have now.”
Looks like Cincy was one of those he would jump at, and the big play wideout did just that. The 6’4″ impact receiver also is a threat on special teams. The Bearcats might have grabbed a would-be star who would’ve seen bigger schools jump into the mix by this fall.
While SU didn’t nab MTR, the Orange did net a nearby linebacker that can add depth to the defensive corps.
Posted: D.A.
Filed Under: FB Recruiting • Featured
Well guy’s you can’t lose what ya never had…if MT-B was so lukewarm about the “Cuse” I’m glad we did’nt waste anymore time on the “project”…his skepticism came right through his words and I sensed it!Let’s welcome Devan Carter to the “Cuse”…
Welcome DC4 to Syracuse Football! Go Orange!
Yeah, what Russell said.
Anyways, are we giving this kid an opportunity to compete at running back? He looks great on film. There’s hardly any defensive highlights on his highlight reel. Was he trying to get recruited as a running back only?
Mycal Trailor-Bennett is heading to Cincinnati. Good place for him to go and I think that he will fit in there real nice.
All he needs to do is to start hanging AROUND WITH THE BASKETBALL PLAYERS. When looking at his picture,i’m still trying to figure out what is written on his forehead.
Syracuse Football really didn’t need this player to come here to play anyways
GO CUSE
Finally HCDM found a legit NR/2 player. This is the only time I feel this player can play all around D1 FB. All the others NR/2star talent that HCDM brought in have not panned out at all. His losing record shows that. But this kid has the bull dozer look to him. All the defenders would not really take him head-on. So his rep followed him to every field he showed on. Finally HCDM your doing your job. Now improve your losing record!!!
Yeah that huge talent pool in Rochester is a great barometer Terry! I like this kids commit too but come on you are being silly.
Excited to see him after his red shirt year. Great size and speed and has a wrestling background as well. Anyone who has wrestled competitively knows how difficult practices are and the type of sacrifice needed to be a part of a wrestling team. I have never seen a lazy wrestler in my life therefor think this kid will bring that diligence with him. Could be a good get.
Come on!!! I’m for this kid. Just by watching his video!!! Lighten up!!! Its an issue with HCDM and his lack of winning. Its not the kids fault. Its the head coach causing the GROB like seasons. Just look at the facts Mame.
Terry; for heavens sake man,give it a break. Do we have to put up with your foolish diatribe again this year.
You really need to get a life man.
You talk about 0 and 2 star players that are busts Terry, so name them and your source for who ranked them. And for the record I agree that this kid could be a very nice player for SU in the future. I am pulling for him to be.
Terry sounds a lot like FloridaSteve from the Syracuse.com blog posts. If he isn’t, then they are both tools.
@terry- its a blog have fun! Especially.. voice ur opinion!
That said..HCDMs record is statistically POOPY! It doesnt mean this new recruit or any N/R recruit directly contributed to LOSSES….what about Chandler Jones being banged up.. or Phil Thomas suspension..or Sales suspension..Tyson-Gulley injury/stabbing.. etc etc
* Glad to see Syracuse using camps in Western NY to find a prospect like this…By the way PONCHO BARNWELL had a great game for UPSTATE! He’s going to Nassau C.C…..hopefully he stays Orange! Loved his size, tackling, & sack total(2.5)….for the season he had 70+ tkl, with 11 sacks, those are great numbers!
* The talent is rolling in….but i compare S.U. recruiting to other programs, to know where our talent stacks up: Rutgirls, Louisville, west virginia(big12 move?) , N.D., Maryland, PSU, Cincy, BC, and Pitt.. have out recruited S.U. in recent seasons, I’m hoping the ACC move benefits the football team…ELITE TALENT is still needed, but coaching cost us a bowl game. We’re lightyears from GROB debacle…HCDM is at least batting around .500 ?
i think this kid from rochester could turn some heads. i did like the film on him and feel he’s a good football player. as the wr from ohio, oh well we have funderburk who will be dominant for us.