Bryan Blair officially hired as New Syracuse AD

[FireballPhil]

bot approved blair

This ai thing hiring now?

 

[dollarbill44]

And now I’m going to use that as a corporate meeting icebreaker sometime.

Here’s a fun fact about me, I’ve pooped in all 50 states, and 2 territories.

Oh, the stories you must have!

 

[Starman]

And now I’m going to use that as a corporate meeting icebreaker sometime.

Here’s a fun fact about me, I’ve pooped in all 50 states, and 2 territories.

That sounds like the next hit children's book. Everyone Poops 2: Pooping Around the Country

 

[Sherman20]

I’m anxious about the way Syracuse.com is positioning it as Blair making the basketball coaching hire and that’s his first order of business. He’s a brand new AD here, doesn’t know the culture and the school yet, and yet they’re positioning it like he’s going to be making this seismic decision about the future of the school on his first week on the job. hopefully Wildhack, Haynie, key BOT members like Tirico, Lally and others will be closely involved in the discussion. Am I overreacting?

 

[tptcuse]

I’m anxious about the way Syracuse.com is positioning it as Blair making the basketball coaching hire and that’s his first order of business. He’s a brand new AD here, doesn’t know the culture and the school yet, and yet they’re positioning it like he’s going to be making this seismic decision about the future of the school on his first week on the job. hopefully Wildhack, Haynie, key BOT members like Tirico, Lally and others will be closely involved in the discussion. Am I overreacting?

I had similar concerns and then realized that it must have been in the forefront of their minds when they hired him. There must already be a plan in place. No way they are starting over.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

That sounds like the next hit children's book. Everyone Poops 2: Pooping Around the Country

I don’t think it should be a picture book

 

[Starman]

I don’t think it should be a picture book

Potty humor pays the bills.

 

[IthacaMatt]

someone tell me if this is good or not

Well, one thing in his favor is that he's actually done the job before. He's not a TV guy, or a bowls guy.

We'll have to see if he carries 2 cell phones, and brings swanky Toledo luggage with him. LOL

 

[IthacaMatt]

Seems like Cuse prioritized football backgrounds for the AD hire (Blair and Carparelli)

That seems smart. That is going to determine seats at the final table. I'm glad we've been looking for someone to play that Game of Thrones.

 

[richmondcuse03]

I had similar concerns and then realized that it must have been in the forefront of their minds when they hired him. There must already be a plan in place. No way they are starting over.

And he’s young and was fine with going with the plan the Lally’s wanted him to sign off on.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Wow. So, is this better or worse than Carparelli? Please tell me the HC hire won't be out of left field too.

Maybe not as "connected" to the national players, but he is someone who has actually done the job before, and done it successfully, in a place without the most resources, too.

Carparelli seemed like a deal maker guy, to help negotiate bowl deals with the conference and TV coverage. It seemed like he was going to require a 2nd hire (some mentioned Reggie Terry for the role) to have someone with experience handle the operational aspects of the job.

 

[IthacaMatt]

It was shared within our circle that Carp bombed his interview

All hat, no cattle.

 

[Cuse1055]

And he’s young and was fine with going with the plan the Lally’s wanted him to sign off on.

Hmmm does that plan involve Hodgson?

 

[IthacaMatt]

Syracuse is not cheap…..

In what sense? It's expensive to attend, that much is certain ...

 

[rrlbees]

And he’s young and was fine with going with the plan the Lally’s wanted him to sign off on.

Maybe it's just me, but I'm not comfortable with any big donor having a say in any hire. AD or coach. That goes for the Lally's or Melo or Dasher.

 

[Cusefan69]

This ai thing hiring now?

 

[richmondcuse03]

Maybe it's just me, but I'm not comfortable with any big donor having a say in any hire. AD or coach. That goes for the Lally's or Melo or Dasher.

Same. Hope there are some big checks.

 

[DaCuse]

Great. Not sure what some clown from the university of Toledo is going to do for Syracuse University.

 

[Scotch]

Great. Not sure what some clown from the university of Toledo is going to do for Syracuse University.

Um what?

 

[Scotch]

Same. Hope there are some big checks.

So BH Richmond?

 

[dollarbill44]

I don’t think it should be a picture book

I was thinking it would be a great coffee table book.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Really how do u not have ur stuff together for a HIGH paying job.

He's never done it before, and he didn't prepare properly.
He figured, "I'm the bowl guy; that's what they need".
No, they need someone to actually do the job.

 

[Orangezoo]

Same. Hope there are some big checks.

Yeah pony up for hoops now and start getting along with others please; with great power comes great responsibility whether you want the smoke or not.

 

[FireballPhil]

I am funny in my own mind.

 

[Sherman20]

I had similar concerns and then realized that it must have been in the forefront of their minds when they hired him. There must already be a plan in place. No way they are starting over.

That’s what I’m hoping.