Toosii announces commitment to playing football at Syracuse

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00:00Toosie Announces Commitment to Playing Football at Syracuse

00:03A hometown star aims for a rare athletic comeback.

00:07Syracuse-born rapper Naujur Granger, known as Toosie, commits to Syracuse football under

00:13head coach Fran Brown.

00:14In a short but emotional message to fans, he wrote,

00:18When Coach Fran called, I knew it was a sign from God.

00:21Cuse, I'm coming home.

00:23Granger was born in Syracuse and lived in central New York until he was 12.

00:27Yet Syracuse remained home.

00:29Granger's commitment to Syracuse football marks that return.

00:33And it aligns with something evergreen in sports culture.

00:36The idea that you can go back, not to repeat the past, but to build something new from it.

00:41The entertainment world rarely sees a star walk away from momentum.

00:45Earlier this year he posted,

00:47I'm chasing history, first multi-platinum recording artist to go back to school and play Division

00:521 football.

00:53Next year, I'm gonna be on somebody's team, mark my words.

00:56That message set expectations.

00:59For Granger, the choice to pursue Division 1 football isn't about replacing music.

01:05It's about expanding his identity and embracing a challenge that demands discipline, endurance,

01:10and humility.

01:11Syracuse University football has entered a new era under Fran Brown, who arrived with energy,

01:16recruiting power, and a clear vision for the program.

01:19For Granger, the call from Coach Brown felt bigger than an invitation.

01:24Brown has emphasized culture, work ethic, and accountability.

01:28In today's world, major life decisions unfold publicly.

01:32Granger's recruiting visit to Syracuse earlier this year drew immediate attention online and

01:37sparked speculation long before any announcement.

01:39While not currently on a roster, Granger has been training heavily to return to football form at

01:44North Carolina State's facilities.

01:46Granger's commitment shows he is taking that challenge seriously.

01:5012 days after his August announcement, Granger attended a Maryland game day visit for the

01:54Terrapins matchup with Florida Atlantic.

01:56But the decision to come home, to Syracuse, to the place where everything began, won out.