I'm reading and hearing a lot about how tough it must be on the Syracuse players (Christmas, Cooney, Silent G, etc), that are being denied playing in the post season due to past transgressions made by others. I have little sympathy.
When these athletes take their on campus visits, they are exposed to different types of schools, many of which have extremely different philosophies in regards to what they expect from their student/athletes. They also spend time hanging out with current players, at which time they find out all about the "culture" of that particular program.
Therefore, when a Malachi Richardson visits Syracuse, he has a pretty good feel about what will be expected of him, compared to what will be expected of him at, say, Georgetown. The recruit then makes a conscious decision which path he will take.
Let the buyer beware.
When these athletes take their on campus visits, they are exposed to different types of schools, many of which have extremely different philosophies in regards to what they expect from their student/athletes. They also spend time hanging out with current players, at which time they find out all about the "culture" of that particular program.
Therefore, when a Malachi Richardson visits Syracuse, he has a pretty good feel about what will be expected of him, compared to what will be expected of him at, say, Georgetown. The recruit then makes a conscious decision which path he will take.
Let the buyer beware.
