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The Daily OrangeLinebacker Cardwell still not sold on coming to SU next fall
By John Sutton
Posted: 9/10/08, 11:42 PM EST Section: Sports
It is tough to talk to Raheem Cardwell on a school night. He won't answer his phone if he is eating dinner with his family or until he is finished doing his homework for the night.
Once he has finished what he needs to do for the night, Cardwell, from DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Md., can find the time to speak about the game he loves to play and will look to continue in his college football career.
With that kind of work ethic, it is no surprise that academics played a significant for Cardwell when ranking his options for college. Cardwell has an interest in oceanography and production, which he was told he would be able to pursue with a Syracuse education.
Eventually, Cardwell showed the typical traits of a high school senior looking forward to time away from home.
"College is a fun time so I would like to have a fun time," the 6-foot-2, 205-pound linebacker said. "Even though you should do your schoolwork and be primarily focused on your schoolwork, I would also like to have fun."
Although Scout.com states that Cardwell has given a solid verbal commitment to Syracuse, he claims that it is no¬w a soft verbal commitment. This means that while Syracuse may be at the top of his list for prospective colleges, he is still open to playing at other schools. Cardwell - a two-star recruit on Scout.com - is one of only four commits for SU.
Cardwell felt that he wanted to leave his options open until signing day in February, which is not a good sign for Syracuse recruiting up to this point.
Cardwell admitted that the recent struggles of the Syracuse program does play into his decision to remain open to other offers he may receive from other schools.
"Everybody likes to be on a winning team, and everybody likes to help out the team," Cardwell said. "I am looking to win a national championship one day in college, so that plays a little part in my decision."
Cardwell's head coach at DeMatha, Bill McGregor, said that Cardwell's best asset cannot be seen when he is out on the field, but rather before a game or on the sidelines with his teammates. McGregor feels that his leadership is what sets him apart from other players.
Once he has finished what he needs to do for the night, Cardwell, from DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Md., can find the time to speak about the game he loves to play and will look to continue in his college football career.
With that kind of work ethic, it is no surprise that academics played a significant for Cardwell when ranking his options for college. Cardwell has an interest in oceanography and production, which he was told he would be able to pursue with a Syracuse education.
Eventually, Cardwell showed the typical traits of a high school senior looking forward to time away from home.
"College is a fun time so I would like to have a fun time," the 6-foot-2, 205-pound linebacker said. "Even though you should do your schoolwork and be primarily focused on your schoolwork, I would also like to have fun."
Although Scout.com states that Cardwell has given a solid verbal commitment to Syracuse, he claims that it is no¬w a soft verbal commitment. This means that while Syracuse may be at the top of his list for prospective colleges, he is still open to playing at other schools. Cardwell - a two-star recruit on Scout.com - is one of only four commits for SU.
Cardwell felt that he wanted to leave his options open until signing day in February, which is not a good sign for Syracuse recruiting up to this point.
Cardwell admitted that the recent struggles of the Syracuse program does play into his decision to remain open to other offers he may receive from other schools.
"Everybody likes to be on a winning team, and everybody likes to help out the team," Cardwell said. "I am looking to win a national championship one day in college, so that plays a little part in my decision."
Cardwell's head coach at DeMatha, Bill McGregor, said that Cardwell's best asset cannot be seen when he is out on the field, but rather before a game or on the sidelines with his teammates. McGregor feels that his leadership is what sets him apart from other players.
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Alan
posted 9/11/08 @ 2:54 PM EST
Syracuse is struggling to retain 2 star recruits ?
That is what will happen when action to fire Robinson and replace him before the season started did not happen. (Continued…)
stephenmosher
posted 9/11/08 @ 9:05 PM EST
If syracuse has any chance of getting this or any other player they had better go after him and tell him all about the playing time he will get, since that no other players will come to sorry cuse! other wise we have a good program and players want playing time to show case their talents!
princehull
posted 9/11/08 @ 9:10 PM EST
SU needs something!!!!!
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Sign up and enter to win SU Basketball season tickets and vote on weather SU should fire GROB!!
cusefans
posted 9/15/08 @ 3:50 AM EST
Go to www.cusefans.com and order your Greg Robinson farewell tour t-shirt!
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