Fab Melo Update: Nothing Official But Moving In Positive Direction
by Sean Keeley on Jan 31, 2012 2:16 PM EST
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PrintWhen he's not busy teaching Liam Neeson how to fight wolves, Fabricio de Melo is theoretically getting ready to return to the Syracuse Orange at some point soon, possibly even by this Saturday when they take on the St. John's Red Storm.
There have still been no official announcements one way or another. However, enough people are dropping breadcrumbs in the direction of grandma's house to make Hansel & Gretal get excited (WHAT?).
Via Nation of Orange:
ESPN's Ryan Burr put out on twitter that, "if I'm reading the tea leaves he's back Saturday." He went on to say, "if he was done I think the announcement would have already come. Silence speaks volume."
The voice of the Orange, Matt Park, said to a fan on twitter who asked when Fab would be back, "my feeling is that you'll be pleased."
And then of course there's Fab's Twitterfeed, which has become almost a little too forthcoming in recent days. When not tweeting about the sorority he's hanging out at, Fab continues to drop hints about an imminent return.
And so we wait, but hopefully not for much longer...
Update: Add Seth Davis to to the list of speculators who seem to think Fab is coming back but can't say for sure.
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Ryan Burr apparently doesn't remember "silence" from March 2010
Fab’s humor towards the situation in recent days is a good sign (hopefully…) but the fact that they haven’t come out and said that he isn’t playing doesn’t mean anything… Could be that they want opponents to question whether he’s going to play…
its strategy
Boehiem wants people to think hes not going to be back for saturday, and hell anounce that he will be right before the game, so SJU will be prepared for a fabless SU and have no chance……classic JB
This story
has kept me glued to the Syracuse sports sites. I’ve been very nervous about this but seeing how much fun Fab is having with this gives me a good feeling.
What I've Heard
Is fab isn’t really ineligible, they are just holding him out to play the vegas odds. They are trying to make vegas think that hes out for the season, so their odds go down. The whole team is pooling their resources and will place a bet on syracuse, and then fab will miraculously come back.
Fab's Twitter
It’s been fascinating to watch…he keeps dropping these hints about when he’ll be back. I’m thinking Saturday (hoping).
He has to be eligible by NCAA rules
He wouldn’t be allowed to practice if ruled ineligible. Clearly he got at least one incomplete from last semester and can’t compete until last semester’s grades are finalized. I’m guessing from Fab’s tweets that all outstanding assignments have been completed, and will be graded accordingly. I suspect that at least one of the grades is good, and that’s why this news is starting to leak out. If he were absolutely ineligible, we’d know, just like Clemson found out today that one of their starters is ineligible. I realize Clemson isn’t going anyplace, but was using that recent example to compare that situation with Fab’s. He’ll be back for St. John’s which is good. We need him to be at his best for the Georgetown/UConn/Louisville gauntlet that is upcoming.
My best friend's sister's
boyfriend’s brother’s girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who’s going with the girl who saw Fab pass his exams at 31 Flavors last night.
He'll be back for SJU
That radioactive box that Otto erupted from?
Same deal. Center circle, Madison Square Garden. Saturday.
Get Jim Ross to do some announcing ESPN, it’s gonna be a slobber knocker.
MSG Announcer: “Starting at guard, a junior from Dewitt, Bran-DON Trichhhhe”
“Everyone has been asking, ’where’s Fab? Where’s Melo?’ and I haven’t seen him, have you, King?”
MSG Announcer: “Starting at forward, a Freshman from Philadelphia, RAKKEeeeem Christamassss”
“People in the back have reported a rumor that he was last seen trying to break into the buildin-”
Flash cut to three stunned security guards and a broken door, swinging on one remaining hinge
" -OH MY GAWD, KING! IS IT HIM? IS MELO HERE?!"
MSG Announcer: “Starting at guard, a senior from Philadelphia, Scoooooooop Jardine”
Radioactive box is wheeled into the center circle by Mookie Jones
“What the hell is this? Mookie, you’re not on the team anymore, what’s he doing here? What the hell is this?!”
MSG Announcer: “Starting at forward, a senior from Montreal, Krisssssss JosEPH”
Box starts shaking and Mookie starts backing away, wondering himself what’s in that box
“Mookie, you better get out of there! What’s in the box?!”
sounds of metal screeching
MSG Announcer: "Starting at center …
smoke begins billowing from the box
MSG Announcer: "Standing over seven feet tall …
pyrotechnics begin as the arena lights snap on and off
MSG Announcer: "From Sao Paulo Brazil, FABRICIO Di MELO.
all four sides of the box drop open and Melo is standing with his arms crossed, in uniform
“HE’S BACK, KING! MELO IS BACK!”
Doc Gross, make it happen.
I've been involved in a number of cults, both as a leader and a follower. You have more fun as a follower. But you make more money as a leader.
by Fly Rodder on Jan 31, 2012 2:51 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
If that was the case he'd be ineligible
There would be no delay or waiting game, he’d have been declared ineligible back on January 18th. I’m guessing this was a poorly executed attempt at humor.
Have you seen your grades? I have....
Here are your grade point averages. Mr. Melo: two C’s, two D’s and an F. That’s a 1.2. Congratulations. You’re at the top of the Delta pledge class.
Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life son.
Dean Wormer: Son, is there something you would like to say?
Flounder (BARF)
He said at Jimmy Johns on Saturday
that he would play.
I want to thank the good lord for making me a Yankee
Perhaps...
he spent too much time first semester with Mrs. Fine.
Too soon, bro
Too soon.
"If I ain't gonna be part of the greatest, I gotta be the greatest myself." Busta Rhymes
by FeloniousPhunk on Jan 31, 2012 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
so how long do we have to wait....
until the statute of limitations runs out?
May Doug Marrone bless you and keep you.
well the bad news
Every update from people talking to him has come at a fast food joint. So he is coming back, but during his time off he has morphed into melo from last year.
He's been practicing with the team
He’s also doing conditioning work, so I doubt you have anything to worry about in that regard. However, I suspect he will play extended minutes regardless of the score. Translated, don’t be surprised if SU is up 20 and Fab is in with Rakeem and MCW. He has to be ready for Georgetown because Hollis Thompson and Otto Porter are part of the strength of that team.
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