Monday, March 30, 2009

Take a hike, Andrew Robinson.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Two years ago, Andrew Robinson was the starting quarterback for the Syracuse University football team. Last year, he lost the starting gig to Cameron Dantley. And Monday morning, Robinson was sent packing from quarterback camp, as Orange Head Coach Doug Marrone decided Robinson would best serve the team as a tight end.

A rough start to the week, for sure. But Robinson was just getting started.

Monday afternoon, Marrone announced that Robinson would also be moved into a freshman dormitory, where he'll live with two exchange students with poor hygiene, lose all dining hall privileges, and have his girlfriend, clothing, and all other material possessions - including his Nintendo Wii - transferred to redshirt freshman Ryan Nassib, Syracuse's new starting quarterback.

"We feel that this is how Andrew will best help the program," Marrone said. "All told, he took the adversity in stride. I thought he'd be a little pissed. I mean, his girlfriend was hot."

Robinson will also handle Nassib's day-to-day duties, including attending class, taking notes, and completing all required coursework. The senior, however, is excited about the opportunity to excel at the tight end position.

"I'll do whatever it takes to help the team win," a clearly exhausted, flustered, and famished Robinson said.

Marrone, meanwhile, was singing a slightly different tune.

"I'll be honest, Andrew doesn't have a shot in hell of seeing the field as a tight end," he said. "I basically threw him over there so he'd get out of my way and stop whining. He's got a lot of determination, hustle, and want-to, but not much in the way of, you know, football ability.

"The last thing we need here is another Robinson in charge of anything," Marrone added. "Well, except for Ryan's general needs and desires. Andrew is responsible for all of that."

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