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The Syracuse soccer crew can be with out its high returning broad receiver within the 2025 season. Trebor Pena has entered the switch portal after failed NIL negotiations.
Coach Fran Brown opened up on these discussions in an interview this week. He refused to let his program be held hostage.
Pena ranked second on the Orange offense with 921 receiving yards a yr in the past. He led the ACC with 84 catches whereas hauling in 9 touchdowns. He was anticipated to be the chief of the group as a senior. That gained’t be the case.
The cross catcher entered the switch portal this week alongside tons of of different school soccer gamers. He’ll search for a brand new house forward of his last yr of eligibility.
Fran Brown was requested in regards to the points that led to his departure. He stated it was largely cash associated.
“We paid him sufficient, and he was going to receives a commission extra,” he stated of Pena’s exit. “There have been some numbers requested to me that I didn’t really feel I’d have the ability to do… If you wish to make $2 million at WR, that’s for the little homie over there at Ohio State. Ain’t no one else making that.”
“For those who wanna make $2M at broad receiver, that’s the lil homie at Ohio State (Jeremiah Smith). Ain’t no one else making that.”
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Brown additionally stated that Trebor Pena had questions in regards to the offense. Final yr’s beginning QB Kyle McCord is headed to the NFL. LSU switch Rickie Collins is predicted to take his place. Collins spent two seasons in Baton Rouge as a backup.
Pena apprehensive that inexperience at QB may damage his NFL Draft inventory. He wasn’t going to take the chance with out being correctly compensated.
Fran Brown believed the asking worth to be too excessive. He let his high broad receiver stroll, which definitely gained’t assist his first yr beginning sign caller.
It’s a scenario that’s been seen all through school soccer, most not too long ago making headlines on the College of Tennessee. QB Nico Iamaleava reportedly pushed for a 100% improve in wage. The Vols refused. The passer then transferred to UCLA the place he’ll possible take a pay reduce.
Syracuse soccer has turn into the most recent sufferer of NIL negotiations gone mistaken. They’ll look to discover a alternative for Pena forward of the 2025 season.
