Boeheim retiring in 3 years, reportedly

[cuseguy]

All it means that Hop will have been coach in waiting for 11 years!

 

[Toga]

Yes, but it also shows JB working with the SU administration. Previously it was always kind of thought (probably because JB said it on several occasions) that JB would decide after the season was over what happened for the next year.

By deviating from his previous plan JB is giving the administration another bullet point for actions taken and should help in the appeal of the sanctions.

Agree, but it still doesn't mean he won't make his own decision each year before the 3rd.

 

[pfister1]

you can still be bound by a verbal contract, but it would make it much harder for mike to enforce and i highly doubt he would come hard after syracuse.

It won't be a hard contract to enforce. Both parties have publicly acknowledged it and Hop has relied on the representations to his detriment if they were to go in another direction without good cause for doing so.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

What now for Mike Hopkins with Jim Boeheim retiring in 3 years, Daryl Gross out as AD? (PS: Waters)

 

[orange79]

'intends to'

Lots of wiggle room there. I'll believe it when I see it.

Yup. As I said in another thread, I could see 2 years very easily. JB has said he wants no part of a 'Farewell tour'.

 

[jncuse]

So his last game will be at the AlamoDome

 

[jgeorge322]

It won't be a hard contract to enforce. Both parties have publicly acknowledged it and Hop has relied on the representations to his detriment if they were to go in another direction without good cause for doing so.

agreed but do you really see hop suing syracuse? is there any proof he actually sustained damages by the reliance? he did interview for other hc jobs afterall and all indications are he would've accepted usc job.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels
Multiple sources told Scout that the plan is still for Mike Hopkins to take over when Jim Boeheim retires in three years.

 

[Forza Azzurri]

I love Coach Boeheim

Juli??? Is that you?

 

[jr4750]

I guess there's only one thing left to do...

awesome quote... " Win the whole fu^&ing things!" Yeah brother!

 

[Cuse House]

Juli??? Is that you?

Cover blown.

 

[Alsacs]

Short of Mike Hopkins taking another job he is the next SU MBB HC period end of story. At this point I hope Hopkins stays and deserves 5 years not 3 years to show what he has because he will have atleast 2 years of sanctions at his starting point unless the penalties are reduced.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Matthew Moyer, Syracuse's Class of 2016 basketball commit, undaunted by Boeheim retirement news (PS: Ditota)

 

[Ringostar57]

Who is Pete Sala?

 

[jgeorge322]

were appealing scholarships and vacated wins:


Dear Members of the University Community:

As I wrote to you in early March, the NCAA Committee on Infractions issued a report on March 6 finding that various violations of NCAA rules occurred at Syracuse University. We take the report and the violations it identifies very seriously, particularly those that involve academic integrity and the overall well-being of student-athletes. Some of these issues have already been addressed by changes made years ago, but we are working to do even more. This was the topic of conversation at a special meeting with faculty leaders held on Monday.

Today, I want to provide you an update on the University's plans moving forward.

The University does not agree with all of the conclusions reached by the Committee on Infractions and does not agree that the full set of penalties imposed by the Committee are appropriate or equitable. We remain disturbed by the severity of certain penalties and the characterization by the NCAA of certain facts surrounding the case. After a full discussion with the Board of Trustees Athletics Committee, the University accepts some of the penalties imposed by the Committee, but will appeal the vacation of certain wins for the men's basketball program and the reduction in men's basketball scholarships.

The decision to appeal is not taken lightly. However, based on the facts and a review of previous NCAA infractions decisions, the University believes the impact of these specific penalties is excessive and disproportionate. The University also will support Coach Boeheim should he choose to appeal penalties that affect him personally.

As we work hard to make sure these past mistakes never happen again, it is also an opportunity to look toward the future. In recent weeks, I have had discussions with Director of Athletics Dr. Daryl Gross and Head Coach Jim Boeheim about the best way to move forward.

Dr. Gross cares deeply about our University, our students-athletes, and the Athletics Department. Under his leadership, Syracuse Athletics has had strong and broad success. He led the University into the ACC, a stellar conference renowned for both its athletics competition and academic success. He hired an outstanding set of coaches, increased Athletics' fundraising to its highest levels, and invested in an exceptional array of new student-athlete facilities. His branding efforts were an important component of the invitation to join the ACC and have raised the University's profile in New York City and other key national regions. Overall, under his leadership, thousands of student-athletes have succeeded in competition, in the classroom, and in the world as proud Syracuse alumni.

As part of my discussions with him, Dr. Gross has asked to conclude his tenure as Director of Athletics and transition to a new role at the University that can benefit from his background and experience in the areas of marketing and advancement. He believes this transition will allow SU Athletics to move forward and position itself for continued future success. Effective today, Dr. Gross will serve as Vice President and Special Assistant to the Chancellor, and adjunct professor in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. Dr. Gross has embraced this opportunity and we look forward to his continued contributions.

I have appointed Peter Sala, Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities and the Managing Director of the Carrier Dome, to serve as Interim Director of Athletics. I am grateful that Floyd Little, Special Assistant to the Athletics Director, has agreed to counsel and assist Peter through this term as Interim Director.

Steve Ballentine, who is a Board of Trustees member and serves on the Board's Athletics Committee, will chair a small committee to assist the University in the search for a new Director of Athletics. This committee will include: Trustee Robert Miron, Chairman of the Board's Athletics Committee; Lavonda Reed, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs; Interim Athletics Director Sala; Barry Wells, Special Assistant to the Chancellor; a representative head coach; faculty and student representatives; and a representative from the Office of University Counsel which oversees Athletic Compliance. I will also be asking the committee to review and recommend organizational and structural changes with a focus on further enhancing the overall student-athlete experience including the possible creation of a new senior-level position to manage all department operations.

Coach Jim Boeheim has been a mainstay at Syracuse University for more than one-third of our entire 144-year history. He enrolled as a student here in 1962 and has never left. Among the many roles he has held at Syracuse are student-athlete, graduate assistant, teacher, assistant coach, head coach, community stalwart, philanthropist, U.S. Olympian coach, and Hall of Fame member. In these roles, he has been the embodiment of Orange Pride.

I have also had recent discussions with Coach Boeheim about the Infractions Committee Report, and the future of his team and program. Coach Boeheim has assured me that he will respond thoughtfully and appropriately to the serious findings of the Infractions Committee Report. Coach Boeheim has also told me that he intends to retire as Head Coach in three years. His goal in making this decision and announcement now is to bring certainty to the team and program in the coming years, and enable and plan for a successful, longer-term transition in coaching leadership. Coach Boeheim's commitment to ensuring that the men's basketball program remains strong even after his tenure is just one more example of his deep loyalty to our University.

Finally, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the extraordinary support, counsel and hard work of many of you as our University works through these issues. Syracuse University is a great institution with a proud history, and this has been a tough time. Thanks for the manifold contributions of many people -- including Athletics Director Daryl Gross and Coach Jim Boeheim -- so much good has been accomplished here, and will be accomplished in the years ahead. Thank you for your faith and support.

Sincerely,

Chancellor Kent Syverud

 

[rrlbees]

Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels Multiple sources told Scout that the plan is still for Mike Hopkins to take over when Jim Boeheim retires in three years.

Contracts are made to be broken but I think Hop still has that contract, or whatever they called it, to be the next HC.

 

[BlackSquirrels]

I wouldn't be surprised if Boeheim has spent the last 10 years telling people he intends to retire in 3 years.

 

[jgeorge322]

I wouldn't be surprised if Boeheim has spent the last 10 years telling people he intends to retire in 3 years.

if you dared ask him such a preposterous question without asking a similar question to every other person in the workforce.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Contracts are made to be broken but I think Hop still has that contract, or whatever they called it, to be the next HC.

I hope they don't make Hop wait for 3 years to find out. If SU wants to move on, they should tell him now.

 

[jekelish]

I fully expect to hear something on Hop very, very soon. It's more about the logistics at this point, I would think. Yes, you can sign him to some sort of contract but he's doing it with an interim AD, which would seemingly make it a little trickier to make it iron clad.

 

[Jasoncuse]

Good for coach. Probably sick of the farce that is the NCAA. Never take away what he did. Champs.

That remains one of my top 3 all-time hats

 

[Jasoncuse]

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.

My god, that would be incredible...

It'll probably be some crappy team like Clemson or Wake Forest...

 

[Alsacs]

Mike Hoplins is the Head Coach in Waiting. We aren't screwing him. He may not be the first choice of a lot people, but he has earned the chance thru loyalty. I would want a bigger name because of the Syracuse brand, but support Mike Hopkins getting what he deserves a chance. USC, Charlotte, Oregon State have all come and gone and MH remained loyal to SU/JB now its time for the same for him.

 

[690West]

Dave Pasch just said he believes the new AD will absolutely NOT hire Hopkins as head coach. Will be interesting

 

[SBU72]

I wouldn't be surprised if Boeheim has spent the last 10 years telling people he intends to retire in 3 years.

HA! When I was considering retirement, my wife would tell people "he's retiring in 2 years." Every time. new years 2010, birthday 2010, 4th of July 2011, Xmas 2011, etc, etc. Finally happened Oct 2013.