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The Daily OrangeCOMING HOME: Paulus signs on to play football at Syracuse
By Matt Ehalt
Posted: 5/14/09, 12:46 PM EST Section: Sports
When Greg Paulus lined up under center at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse, N.Y. earlier this decade, he connected on many touchdown passes to current SU receiver Lavar Lobdell.
But even though the two might be hooking up on touchdown patterns again this fall, the newest member of the Orange isn't pondering that scenario happening on a college field - yet.
"I haven't thought that far ahead," Paulus said. "I think there's so many things that need to be covered and so many things that I have to do in order to make something like that happen. This has been a process and now it's going to be a learning process trying to retain as much information to make sure that I can help out this team and make sure that Syracuse is becoming a better team. And if that's what happens, then that will be awesome."
The former Duke point guard announced Thursday morning on a teleconference he plans to play football for Syracuse University next season while studying as a graduate student in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. He will join a quarterback unit that at the moment is led by redshirt freshman Ryan Nassib and help build off the newfound excitement in the program that was charged by first-year head coach Doug Marrone's arrival.
"It is my intention to continue my academic career as well as continue my football interests at Syracuse University," Paulus said. "I called Coach Marrone this morning to let him know of my decision and I am excited to move onto the next phase of my academic and athletic career.
"I think Syracuse has a lot of great things about it. Being from there obviously, you grow up in the culture and there's a lot of great opportunities out there. After taking my visit there, my heart and my gut were telling me to get the opportunity academically at Syracuse, my heart and my gut were telling me that was the best place for me."
Syracuse head coach Marrone can't comment on the issue until all the paper work is filed due to NCAA Regulations, SU Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Sue Edson said. Until Paulus signs, he is essentially a player making a verbal commitment to Syracuse despite entering as a graduate student.
But even though the two might be hooking up on touchdown patterns again this fall, the newest member of the Orange isn't pondering that scenario happening on a college field - yet.
"I haven't thought that far ahead," Paulus said. "I think there's so many things that need to be covered and so many things that I have to do in order to make something like that happen. This has been a process and now it's going to be a learning process trying to retain as much information to make sure that I can help out this team and make sure that Syracuse is becoming a better team. And if that's what happens, then that will be awesome."
The former Duke point guard announced Thursday morning on a teleconference he plans to play football for Syracuse University next season while studying as a graduate student in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. He will join a quarterback unit that at the moment is led by redshirt freshman Ryan Nassib and help build off the newfound excitement in the program that was charged by first-year head coach Doug Marrone's arrival.
"It is my intention to continue my academic career as well as continue my football interests at Syracuse University," Paulus said. "I called Coach Marrone this morning to let him know of my decision and I am excited to move onto the next phase of my academic and athletic career.
"I think Syracuse has a lot of great things about it. Being from there obviously, you grow up in the culture and there's a lot of great opportunities out there. After taking my visit there, my heart and my gut were telling me to get the opportunity academically at Syracuse, my heart and my gut were telling me that was the best place for me."
Syracuse head coach Marrone can't comment on the issue until all the paper work is filed due to NCAA Regulations, SU Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Sue Edson said. Until Paulus signs, he is essentially a player making a verbal commitment to Syracuse despite entering as a graduate student.
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Josh
posted 5/14/09 @ 2:49 PM EST
I'm skeptical of this move. I want to believe in the new coach and all, but bringing in a Dukie? Let alone one who hasn't played football in a while. I don't know about this one. (Continued…)
GRANT
posted 5/15/09 @ 5:10 AM EST
I ECHO THE PREVIOUS POST~~~WORKS OUT GREAT FOR PAULUS TO GET A FREE RIDE FOR A YEAR AND SERVE AS A STEPPING STONE TO THE N-F-L, BUT WHAT DOES THIS MOVE REALLY DO TO HELP OUR BELEAGURED GRIDDERS??? NOT MUCH THAT I CAN SEE~~~
PAULUS SNUBBED SYRACUSE WHEN RECRUITED ORIGINALLY, AND THERE'S NO REASON TO THINK THAT HE THINKS ORANGE NOW. (Continued…)
Troy Nunes
posted 5/17/09 @ 7:00 AM EST
I could take him
Radames
posted 5/21/09 @ 1:01 PM EST
QB play hasn't been the strongest for syracuse the past 10 years. this team sucks to begin with so if we just improved by 2-3 wins this year then its a huge success we got him. (Continued…)
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