Boeheim retiring in 3 years, reportedly

[Eric15]

Who will be the last regular season game? Now that he has set the deadline, I gotta think you put Georgetown on the schedule for the final game at the Dome.

His last game will be the most anticipated sporting event in the history of the city, I would think.

 

[CuseHulk]

A very sad day for me as a fan of JAB and SU basketball.

It's 3 years down the road.

 

[JoeSU]

At least JB is going out on his terms (or at least this creates the perception that he is).

 

[snowycuse]

Yup...Court to the middle of the Dome, Georgetown as opponent on a prime weekend time slot in March.

 

[jekelish]

The NCAA might not even be around in 3 years when Coach retires.

 

[iommi]

This makes Hops' tenure as coach next season while JB is suspended even more interesting. It's a glimpse into our not-too-distant future.

 

[Toga]

Doesn't mean he will coach all three years. Saying three years guarantees that if he should leave earlier (e.g. after next season), there won't be a perception he was forced out by the NCAA (or University).

 

[sabach]

His last game will be the most anticipated sporting event in the history of the city, I would think.

I can't think of anything that would compare. You may have to buy season tickets to guarantee yourself a ticket to the game as SU did a few years back with the Notre Dame home FB game.

 

[HoustonCuse]

A very sad day for me as a fan of JAB and SU basketball.

Why - the guy isn't a spring chicken. 3 more years is actually more than anybody could reasonably expect, in my opinion.

 

[UNC Blue]

Atleast now team won't be able to negative recruit against us saying JB won't be your coach. All recruits now know where JB stands and who they will play for.

Umm what? Teams will blast your recruits by pointing out that they WON'T play/finish under JB. This 3 year march for JB is likely to drain the talent out of Syracuse, which is bad for the ACC.

 

[CraigForth]

I can't help but feel depressed

 

[HoustonCuse]

Doesn't mean he will coach all three years. Saying three years guarantees that if he should leave earlier (e.g. after next season), there won't be a perception he was forced out by the NCAA (or University).

Actually, isn't it the opposite? If he says three years and then leaves after one, it would give exactly the impression that he was forced out.

 

[CuseHulk]

I can't help but feel depressed

So u are gonna be depressed for the next 3 years ?

 

[JoeSU]

gotta imagine we've already negotiated reduced sanctions.

If not already, it certainly strengthens SU's position to have the sanctions reduced if we appeal. This would appear to be some savvy legal maneuvering orchestrated by Syverud (just like the preemptive post-season ban).

 

[cuseguy]

JB was going to retire eventually.

He'll be 73.

This gives him the chance to finish on a positive note and bring in some of the recruits SU is eyeing over the next three years.

It's also a good PR move in light of the appeal.

All makes sense.

 

[andyw715]

Atleast now team won't be able to negative recruit against us saying JB won't be your coach. All recruits now know where JB stands and who they will play for.

Also we now what game the Dome has to be moved for the 50 yard line for. JB's last home game in 2018 the Dome has to be 50k strong and the game be in the middle of the Dome. If we could get Georgetown to be our opponent that would be ideal as they should be a home game that year. 2015/2017-DC, 2016/2018-Syracuse and with 15 teams in the ACC we could play an OOC the last game.

Or recruiting will take even a bigger hit than 3 lost scholarships. All that might be left to consider SU would be "project" type players. Like Coach K, kids come to SU to play for JB. Not saying they won't come for the "new guy" but there's a lot to be said for being coached by a HOFer

Or it could work out really good, and have top 10 players line up to be on the last JB team.

 

[Toga]

Actually, isn't it the opposite? If he says three years and then leaves after one, it would give exactly the impression that he was forced out.

I don't think so. School is on record as being agreeable to JB saying he intends to coach three more years. Therefore if he leaves sooner - the perception/reality would be he is leaving on his own terms.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Phil D'Abbraccio ‏@PhilDAbb
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim will be available to the media at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the Carrier Dome, SU Athletics announces.

 

[iommi]

Umm what? Teams will blast your recruits by pointing out that they WON'T play/finish under JB. This 3 year march for JB is likely to drain the talent out of Syracuse, which is bad for the ACC.

Nope, not the guys we are recruiting. It won't impact Thomas Bryant, who isn't going to be a 4 year player. It won't impact Battle or Moyer, who will know JB is going to be here for their first two seasons. It will factor into the 2017 recruits because they will only be coached by JB for their freshman year.

 

[Alsacs]

Umm what? Teams will blast your recruits by pointing out that they WON'T play/finish under JB. This 3 year march for JB is likely to drain the talent out of Syracuse, which is bad for the ACC.

Mike Hopkins is our primary recruiter right now and we are the only team in America where recruits can play regular season basketball games infront of 30k+ crowds. Our recruiting will be fine. I think being honest with recruits is a lot more important than you.

If you think its going to drain talent I disagree we rarely target the top 10 recruits we go for multiple top 20-50 recruits and will continue to do so.

 

[Toga]

JB was going to retire eventually.

He'll be 73.

This gives him the chance to finish on a positive note and bring in some of the recruits SU is eyeing over the next three years.

It's also a good PR move in light of the appeal.

All makes sense.

The Chancellor seems to be on top of everything!

 

[sabach]

Phil D'Abbraccio ‏@PhilDAbb
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim will be available to the media at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the Carrier Dome, SU Athletics announces.

On the opening day of the tourney. Nice.

 

[CraigForth]

So u are gonna be depressed for the next 3 years ?

No just today. Thing is I knew he was going to retire within the next few years. Just hurts to know for sure. I'll be better tomorrow.

 

[Cuse_1999]

Umm what? Teams will blast your recruits by pointing out that they WON'T play/finish under JB. This 3 year march for JB is likely to drain the talent out of Syracuse, which is bad for the ACC.

Normally this may be true. However we already have 4 signed for JB's next year. We may only have 1 schollie to give in year 2 anyway. So it will affect 1 year of recruiting. Not to mention that Hop does most of the recruiting anyway

 

[MikeSU02]

One more title for JB while we are on probation. He rides off into the sunset and then we win a our third in Hop's first year. Great plan.