Adrian Autry to Take Helm of Men's Basketball as Jim Boeheim's Storied Career Comes to End

[OrangeDW]

 

[SUintheVille]

Yes, it was time to move on, but think of how JB must/may feel. This has been his life, something he loved, for half a century and now it’s over. I don’t know if he’s relieved, very sad, upset, nostalgic, indifferent, or something else or a combo of emotions. Definitely a life style change and that’s tough after doing something for more years than many of you likely have been alive. He has feelings too. Wish Jim the best and God bless.

 

[Scooch]

I was at that game. Red got absolutely hosed on that call. I’ve never seen a player as locked in as he was in that second half. An all time performance that would be talked about a LOT more if we pulled that game out.

 

[DilemaCuse]

What's interesting is I haven't heard any bball analysts bash the school for forcing JB out.

 

[OrangeDW]

I was at that game. Red got absolutely hosed on that call. I’ve never seen a player as locked in as he was in that second half. An all time performance that would be talked about a LOT more if we pulled that game out.

Yup!

I wish the Kentucky and UConn games from that year were more easily found too. I’ve never seen the Kentucky game on YouTube or even highlights, and the UConn game is only on that UConn website from their local broadcast or something.

I know Ottomets is a huge fan of that team too, but that’s one of the more underrated really good Orange teams of all time too. After the champs, final four teams, Coleman/Owens era teams that weren’t in the final 4, and 2010/12….that ‘94 team might be the next best?

 

[OttoMets]

Adrian Autry to Take Helm of Men's Basketball as Jim Boeheim's Storied Career Comes to an End - Syracuse University Athletics

Nearly 60 years ago, Jim Boeheim '66, G'73 first arrived on the Syracuse University campus as an undergraduate student and walk-on with the men's basketb...

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"There is no doubt in my mind that without Jim Boeheim, Syracuse Basketball would not be the powerhouse program it is today," says Chancellor Kent Syverud. "Jim has invested and dedicated the majority of his life to building this program, cultivating generations of student-athletes and representing his alma mater with pride and distinction. I extend my deep appreciation and gratitude to an alumnus who epitomizes what it means to be 'Forever Orange.'"

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Eh, kind of cliched empty words, no? Kind of reminds me in Christmas Vacation when Clark asks "Russ, when have I overdone anything?" to Rusty Griswold #3, who gives that s----y knowing eyeroll while every viewer wonders "Hey, dude, we're known this guy way longer than you, who cares what you think?"

 

[Oakland]

Does Gerry leave?

This may be the most interesting thing to find out.

 

[rocfan44]

This may be the most interesting thing to find out.

Have to do all they can to keep Gerry there. Otherwise will need a mad dash to hire two assistants to recruit. Should give Gerry a raise.

 

[OrangeDW]

Have to do all they can to keep Gerry there. Otherwise will need a mad dash to hire two assistants to recruit. Should give Gerry a raise.

If he can get a head coaching job and that’s what he wants - he should go.

Otherwise, he should stay.

*shrug

 

[OttoMets]

I almost wish he had another year.

I try to feel indifferent toward the program, but this is just so sad that this is how it ended. I hope the University gives him a job or something to do. Let him work in the football offices though.

He could help Dino with clock management like a MFer.

 

[OrlandoCuse]

What's interesting is I haven't heard any bball analysts bash the school for forcing JB out.

A guy that stayed 5 years past a reasonable retirement age wasn’t forced out. Everyone knows this was long overdue regardless of how it ultimately came to an end.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Is that because of this statue?

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Been there! Have the photo. Little dude!

 

[Toga]

Shawn Kemp just arrested in drive by shooting.
Back to your regular programming.

 

[OrangeDW]

Shawn Kemp just arrested in drive by shooting.
Back to your regular programming.

What???!!! That legit saddens me. Hope it’s not true.

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

Have to do all they can to keep Gerry there. Otherwise will need a mad dash to hire two assistants to recruit. Should give Gerry a raise.

Autry coached elsewhere before SU he should do whatever he wants with his staff and Gerry and Griffs feelings should not be considered. If he can hire better coaches he can go for it.

He has the keys 100% right now and owes nobody anything other than trying to win games next year for the fan base and add talent.

 

[OrangeDW]

Autry coached elsewhere before SU he should do whatever he wants with his staff and Gerry and Griffs feelings should not be considered. If he can hire better coaches he can go for it.

He has the keys 100% right now and owes nobody anything other than trying to win games next year for the fan base and add talent.

Agreed. But Griff has coached elsewhere too and obviously knows the game.

And Gerry clearly knows the game. He’s a basketball guy, period. We don’t need to disrespect those two, whether they’re on the next staff or not.

 

[OptimusOtto]

Let’s get to work Red. The breath of fresh air the program needs. Forever grateful to have my fandom shaped by Jimmy.

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

Agreed. But Griff has coached elsewhere too and obviously knows the game.

And Gerry clearly knows the game. He’s a basketball guy, period. We don’t need to disrespect those two, whether they’re on the next staff or not.

They both probably wanted the job.

I love Gerry and Griff as players and don’t want to hate but if Autry wants to clean house and give himself some space I support that.

He should be allowed to do whatever the hell he wants for assistants. That means if he wants to not keep them then fine.

AD did a good job giving him the full portal period.

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

If he wants 3 VT guys fine. It’s his ship.

 

[OrangeDW]

If he wants 3 VT guys fine. It’s his ship.

Lol, sure. That ain’t happening though. Name 3 VT guys?

 

[rocfan44]

They both probably wanted the job.

I love Gerry and Griff as players and don’t want to hate but if Autry wants to clean house and give himself some space I support that.

He should be allowed to do whatever the hell he wants for assistants. That means if he wants to not keep them then fine.

AD did a good job giving him the full portal period.

Griff is a given him and Red are close from what I know. Gerry is the wild card. Not sure how close they are with each other. I personally am hoping Gerry gets a shot somewhere, but if not they would be crazy to let him go.

 

[OrangeDW]

Easily my favorite Red play that counted.

 

[orangepassion]

Several interesting questions remain:

How long ago did the university decide to move on?
Were there negotiations?
When was Boeheim told?
When was Adrian Autry offered?
What have Boeheim and Autry been saying to each other?

There were already rumors a year or 2 ago on one of the local SU radio shows that Red would be the successor

 

[OttoMets]

Yup!

I wish the Kentucky and UConn games from that year were more easily found too. I’ve never seen the Kentucky game on YouTube or even highlights, and the UConn game is only on that UConn website from their local broadcast or something.

I know Ottomets is a huge fan of that team too, but that’s one of the more underrated really good Orange teams of all time too. After the champs, final four teams, Coleman/Owens era teams that weren’t in the final 4, and 2010/12….that ‘94 team might be the next best?

Yes and yes. Five starters who could score in every conceivable way, three guys who could go for 30 on any given night. Possibly my favorite team of all time.

And with Boeheim at his absolute five or so year apex of turning a weird collection of parts into a series of memorably good teams. That's how a master GM/hoops savant handles a bad hand dealt by NCAA sanctions.

 

[OrangeDW]

Yes and yes. Five starters who could score in every conceivable way, three guys who could go for 30 on any given night. Possibly my favorite team of all time.

And with Boeheim at his absolute five or so year apex of turning a weird collection of parts into a series of memorably good teams. That's how a master GM/hoops savant handles a bad hand dealt by NCAA sanctions.

Yes! 5 starters who could all hoop and 3 studs seems to be the formula! ‘94 team had it!