2025 End Of Season Coaching Changes

[OburgOrange]

It certainly seems that Fran learned that lesson. He also knows now what type of coach can better relate to the players on the line. Dale and the OL did not get along. I sit near where they are on the sideline and it got worse as the year went on.

I believe he told Enrique Cruz to move along last year. We could have used him this year. Doing well at Kansas

 

[AngryOtto]

I want Fran to go pay for the best OL and DL coach. Overpay if they must but we need some real help. We also need a coach that can actually teach tackling. Finally we absolutely need a new DC. I hope Fran does not risk his coaching future for a friend. I know it’s hard but the reason you do not hire friends and family. Dino even had to fire his daughter’s father-in-law but made the hard call.

 

[OttosShoes]

I sit near where they are on the sideline and it got worse as the year went on.

That's odd, I sit not far from there but I've never seen a 6'10 Slovakian dude in the crowd.

 

[soocher4]

It certainly seems that Fran learned that lesson. He also knows now what type of coach can better relate to the players on the line. Dale and the OL did not get along. I sit near where they are on the sideline and it got worse as the year went on.

Me too and it was pretty noticeable when he was talking to them didn’t really seem like a players coach at all and wasn’t from what players have openly said to me.

 

[illi3]

You left out the injuries! And it takes more than a year to develop freshman that were playing! But hey you have all the answers! SMH!

Good morning, Mrs. Williams. Thanks for registering!

 

[Newhouser]

Agree. Time to give Robinson and Nixon pay cuts and reallocate the money. If they don’t want to take less money then they can move on. They both owe a refund from this season. Robinson for the last two.

If anyone owes us a refund from last year it's Fran.

 

[orangepassion]

Me too and it was pretty noticeable when he was talking to them didn’t really seem like a players coach at all and wasn’t from what players have openly said to me.

That was what we heard from Purdue fans when he was hired here

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Syracuse football assistant coaches Ricky Brumfield, Joe Schaefer, Dale Williams and Robert Wright will not be retained for the 2026 season, head coach Fran Brown announced on Monday.

"I want to thank Ricky, Joe, Dale and Robert for their dedication to Syracuse University, our program and players," said head coach Fran Brown. "I wish them nothing but the best moving forward."

Additionally, Elijah Robinson will transition to a new role as Co-Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach.

 

[RyanCuse44]

Syracuse football assistant coaches Ricky Brumfield, Joe Schaefer, Dale Williams and Robert Wright will not be retained for the 2026 season, head coach Fran Brown announced on Monday.

"I want to thank Ricky, Joe, Dale and Robert for their dedication to Syracuse University, our program and players," said head coach Fran Brown. "I wish them nothing but the best moving forward."

Additionally, Elijah Robinson will transition to a new role as Co-Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach.

Co-DC, WTH. Should just be DL coach and sometimes think that's a stretch.

 

[orangeinohio]

I thought ERob was already Co-Defensive Coordinator with Robert Wright.

 

[AngryOtto]

If anyone owes us a refund from last year it's Fran.

Not saying coaching decision were the best but he is getting paid right now for recruiting. If Fran left it would be like PennSt with all the players following Franklin to VT. These players are coming because of Fran not because SU was their dream school. We need better coaching but without talent you can never win.
These players are not coming for the assistant coaches. Assistant coaches are here to develop players and coach. They failed this year and some the last two years. Changes are being made and hopefully will continue.

 

[cusefan88]

Additionally, Elijah Robinson will transition to a new role as Co-Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach.

I believe he was Associate HC title too. So a demotion of sorts.

 

[AngryOtto]

Co-DC, WTH. Should just be DL coach and sometimes think that's a stretch.

He is keeping the title but SU is clearly going to bring someone else to call the plays.

 

[TheHaze315]

Co-DC, WTH. Should just be DL coach and sometimes think that's a stretch.

I think Fran Brown wants to relieve Erob of his duties as defensive play caller in the most “this is my best friend” way possible. And I think this was that. Hints from posters in the know and then this statement.

 

[PAcuse]

Elijah was Assistant HC and DC
The LB guy was Co-DC
So if i read this right we will have a new DC and someone with the Assistant title that should have some HC experience, I hope

 

[sufan59]

Syracuse football assistant coaches Ricky Brumfield, Joe Schaefer, Dale Williams and Robert Wright will not be retained for the 2026 season, head coach Fran Brown announced on Monday.

"I want to thank Ricky, Joe, Dale and Robert for their dedication to Syracuse University, our program and players," said head coach Fran Brown. "I wish them nothing but the best moving forward."

Additionally, Elijah Robinson will transition to a new role as Co-Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach.

Good move and encouraging that Robinson seems to have accepted the demotion. There is benefits to having Elijah Robinson involved in the program that does not include defensive scheming and play calling.

 

[richmondcuse03]

Elijah was Assistant HC and DC
The LB guy was Co-DC
So if i read this right we will have a new DC and someone with the Assistant title that should have some HC experience, I hope

Correct.

 

[javadoc]

Syracuse football assistant coaches Ricky Brumfield, Joe Schaefer, Dale Williams and Robert Wright will not be retained for the 2026 season, head coach Fran Brown announced on Monday.

"I want to thank Ricky, Joe, Dale and Robert for their dedication to Syracuse University, our program and players," said head coach Fran Brown. "I wish them nothing but the best moving forward."

Additionally, Elijah Robinson will transition to a new role as Co-Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach.

It could be a big deal if the new hire changes the scheme. Makes next year a bit more iffy.

 

[721Comstock]

Good move and encouraging that Robinson seems to have accepted the demotion. There is benefits to having Elijah Robinson involved in the program that does not include defensive scheming and play calling.

So... do we maybe have Dr Blitz do the DC playcalling?

And then have ERob focus on the crootin' part of the equation?

That would allow both to focus on what they're best at.

 

[javadoc]

So... do we maybe have Dr Blitz do the DC playcalling?

And then have ERob focus on the crootin' part of the equation?

That would allow both to focus on what they're best at.

EDDIE O FOR DC!!!

I kid.

 

[OttosShoes]

So... do we maybe have Dr Blitz do the DC playcalling?

And then have ERob focus on the crootin' part of the equation?

That would allow both to focus on what they're best at.

If it were going to be a shuffle I think they'd just announce both. Looks to me like outside hire pending for 'the real' DC.

 

[DPCuse]

Leave ERob with his Co-DC title until after signing day. Then he can gracefully move on if he so chooses.

 

[EuclidBred]

Don Brown would be an absolute home run "co" DC with ERob. ERob would learn a lot and could take over the play calling aspect again in a year or two.

 

[richmondcuse03]

If it were going to be a shuffle I think they'd just announce both. Looks to me like outside hire pending for 'the real' DC.

bingo. it's not the old doctor.