Big announcement at 1 pm today: Hop to Washington

[007]

There was once a post on this board that would give a lot of support to this logic. And it was straight from the horse's mouth.

A take solace in the likelihood that we are in GREAT hands, whatever direction this takes.

 

[jdubs30]

I agree but I think he knows he would be successful here and I think Wright has aspirations that can't be filled at Nova. There's certain things he could do and be part of coaching at Syracuse in the ACC that he can't at Nova.

The ACC is basically the CBB Mecca of Coaching.

See people mentioning Beilein. Wouldn't mind that either.

And with Wright, he'd usher in and be new the face of ACC coaching. Gotta think within the next 5 years (or sooner) that JB, K, and Roy will all be gone. No idea what Pitino's plans are though

 

[Alsacs]

JB can't retire after next year now or Hop really hated the situation.

Hop had the job in writing after next year. He must know JB is staying on or he really has a behind the scenes issue.

either way I am happy. We getting some new blood in next year.

I am okay with JB eating some spinach and kale and becoming reenergized as he better bring energy or he is still gone after next year and Hop had issues behind the scenes.

 

[tee1222]

Imagine this place if we land old Tommy Boy

 

[orangenirvana]

I still want Jay Wright. That just seems like such a perfect fit.

I want what you're smoking.

 

[pearl31]

No. I think that Hop did know that he wasn't this A.D.s choice. and that isn't a good feeling to have. And throw in a 6 year deal and lots of $$, it was an easy choice for Hop.

Right, and I'm saying JB was completely sympathetic to Hop and urged him to jump on the next p5 opportunity to pop up. I'm saying that this is the Wildhack/Syverud plan and it's a plan that didn't include any input or blessing from JB or Hop.

 

[samspann1]

Leaving Buffalo?...

Who would that be?

 

[Madbiker]

I guess he couldn't wait one more year.

Makes no sense. SU 100x better job than Washington. It's not close to southern CA. I could see if he went to Cal but not Washington. What?

 

[whobut03]

Hopkins to University of Washington.

Source was dead on. Happened yesterday evening.

 

[orangenirvana]

Imagine this place if we land old Tommy Boy

We all deserve someone in our life who looks at us how Crean looks at that Purdue player.

 

[Fly Rodder]

I will wait for more details to emerge before commenting on why Hop is leaving at this point, how this impacts JB's retirement timetable, and how much Hop's decision was driven by the University and/or JB.

That's not how this works!

 

[cuseguy]

One thing we have not seen - Wildhack in action.

Now we will.

 

[Trueblue25]

Imagine this place if we land old Tommy Boy

Stop adding to my anxiety

 

[longislandcuse]

#notmyheadcoachinwaiting

 

[orangemass]

Press conference?

 

[justgold315]

Upstate guy. He's pretty old though. Gotta be in his late 50s of 60s. He would be good though.

Get his son as HC! He is doing wonders at Lemoyne

 

[SWFLCUSE]

I personally think Joe Dooley would be a better hire. Jersey guy, and is headed for a big job sooner rather than later. Great defensive minded coach.

That's something I hadn't even considered, but would be open too. There is a lot of speculation that Dooley leaves after this year since he interviewed for a few jobs last year and has had four straight successful seasons down here. However, he will have his most talented roster next season and could be looking at one more season at FGCU. So if he doesn't take a job somewhere this year AND JB retires next year it is possible.

 

[dasher]

Right, and I'm saying JB was completely sympathetic to Hop and urged him to jump on the next p5 opportunity to pop up. I'm saying that this is the Wildhack/Syverud plan and it's a plan that didn't include any input or blessing from JB or Hop.

And I'm telling you that Hop was the next coach at Syracuse. Period. That was set in stone and I believe Syverud confirmed that. Hop was going to leave for USC. That was before Wildhack. The Washington deal was just too good to pass up.

 

[orangecuse]

Explains why hop looked disinterested and non-engaged this season

Yep. It was causally related to JB's actions and requesting another 5

 

[OrangeFast]

Press conference?

Yeah where can we watch this press conference at 1pm?

 

[Jasoncuse]

Thanks...I will peruse that thread

Apparently it's a PA kid. Could be both though. I really don't remember where I read it...

 

[cuseguy]

We didn't have to pay Boeheim more though.

SU football is not SU basketball...especially by 2004, 2008, 2012, etc.

SU bball job has never been open since it became an elite program in the 1980s.

We'll see soon enough how important basketball is to the university.

I sense they'll step up, but they've been lucky to have JB for so many years.

A coach with his success would be paid twice what JB makes.

 

[longislandcuse]

And I'm telling you that Hop was the next coach at Syracuse. Period. That was set in stone and I believe Syverud confirmed that. Hop was going to leave for USC. That was before Wildhack. The Washington deal was just too good to pass up.

If we really wanted Hop, we would've offered more money and an iron-clad promise that he takes over after next year, no?

I believe you've addressed this but all I gather from what's gone down is that we weren't that high on Hop taking over.

 

[jdubs30]

Press conference?

1pm

 

[two3zone]

Not really.

The Dome, the conference, the school's commitment to hoops, the proximity to recruiting hot spots, the tradition, the fan support - none of that is changing.

We're the definition of a selector school for getting a coach. That's true now and will be 10 years from now.

This is a joke. We're not a selector school in any aspect.