Coach Search Options after Autry

[OrangeXtreme]

Woj Bomb.

Schmidt used to do all his own recruiting.

When Woj took over, he put himself in charge of "player acquisition" and told Schmidt just to coach the players I get you.

Woj wants to pay as little as possible for a coach, and use all the $$$ for NIL.

 

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[rocklloyd]

That's what I was getting at. If they offer him 600 plus I would assume he takes it...

He’s gotta be pretty close to this number right now. I’m guessing as assistant at SU, he was making close to what that head coach was making at st Bonny

 

[rrlbees]

PC or BC for Gmac contrary to the wine and cheese folks here think About the backwoods of chestnut hill (west Providence is kinda back woods). PC has a real fan base and interest. To me that job is sneaky good.

providence worked out well for rick pitino.

 

[721Comstock]

providence worked out well for rick pitino.

AND Billy Donovan!!

So - clearly it's an awesome job opportunity for an up-and-coming HC!!

 

[sweetpea]

I think GMAC's offers will depend on whether he gets Siena to the NCAAT.

If he can pull that off, St Bonaventure, Providence and BC would probably kick the tires on it.
If he could win a first round game in NCAAT, the offers will no doubt increase.

As I said before, I understand why he wont be hired here this year.
But, boy, did TPTB shoot themselves in the foot picking Red over Gerry 3 years ago.

So his offers all hinge on the game Tuesday night? I agree that his visibility increases the further his team goes, but I don't think one game will make that much of a difference to teams interested. They can see the turn around which has occurred.

 

[MSOrange]

So his offers all hinge on the game Tuesday night? I agree that his visibility increases the further his team goes, but I don't think one game will make that much of a difference to teams interested. They can see the turn around which has occurred.

Agree. Say a kid misses a game winning free throw - so Gerry is out of luck? That seems short-sighted.

Will there be more excitement if a team can introduce Gerry as an NCAA tournament coach? Sure

But in the big picture, he's either a coach that can lead your program in the right direction or not, regardless of one game.

 

[rrlbees]

AND Billy Donovan!!

So - clearly it's an awesome job opportunity for an up-and-coming HC!!

joe mullaney, dave gavitt, rick barnes and even ed cooley werent bad. its not a dead end job.

 

[elimunelson]

I can buy he might have some interest in Providence. But not BC, and I'm not just saying that to give you a hard time. Just being honest about where they stand as far as institutional and donor support.

Keep giving me a hard time. I deserve it half the time! I act think pc works w their fan base. Working class town with a working class Irishman.

BC should look at him. I agree he may not be ok w it. I know for a fact Hopkins was a finalist when they hired Christian. In NIL world it has changed but he toyed w it when he was a legit coaching candidate. It’s a nice place to live and the wives love it. Happy wife happy life

 

[SUFan44]

Siena's most recent 990 for 2024 had Carmen Maciariello making $370k. I'm assuming Gerry is making a little bit more than that. Bonaventure would be a pay bump, but apparently not as much as you'd think. Schmidt was making $1.5M and the rumor is that they are looking to hire someone at a salary half that amount so that they can put more into revenue sharing for NIL.

Heard Schmidt was closer to $2M.

Bonaventure has history but with the new world, it's becoming more difficult for smaller schools who have history and not a lot of donors to compete.

Not sure that'd be the right next step. He could stay at Siena for a bit if he wanted, waiting for the right fit, rather than jump at a quick buck.

 

[elimunelson]

joe mullaney, dave gavitt, rick barnes and even ed cooley werent bad. its not a dead end job.

It’s def not a dead end job. Pete Gillen got them to an elite 8 too. We would build a statue or mural for that now.

 

[Irishsecra1]

I think he will stay at Siena for at least another two years.
I think he wants to build something there - win a regular season championship, make the NCAAT a bit,
win at least a first round game. Establish a culture that can endure after he leaves, assuming they make a decent hire.
Plus the fans love him there, his players love him, his family loves it there - I just cant see him chucking it all for the bonnies, or Providence or BC.

The one thing that I thought would always be a huge plus for him as a head coach is he can set the example.
He can walk the walk so to speak.
He isn't asking these kids to do anything more than he did as a player.
He worked his ass off, never ever gave up.
And they saw with him that he got results - because he put the work in and always hustled.

 

[Newhouser]

I think he will stay at Siena for at least another two years.
I think he wants to build something there - win a regular season championship, make the NCAAT a bit,
win at least a first round game. Establish a culture that can endure after he leaves, assuming they make a decent hire.
Plus the fans love him there, his players love him, his family loves it there - I just cant see him chucking it all for the bonnies, or Providence or BC.

The one thing that I thought would always be a huge plus for him as a head coach is he can set the example.
He can walk the walk so to speak.
He isn't asking these kids to do anything more than he did as a player.
He worked his ass off, never ever gave up.
And they saw with him that he got results - because he put the work in and always hustled.

If Doty and the 6'7" Frosh stay, and the kid from Chittenango is legit - they are going to be tough next year for sure.

 

[rrlbees]

If Doty and the 6'7" Frosh stay, and the kid from Chittenango is legit - they are going to be tough next year for sure.

they need a couple of bigs. whether that be the guys who were hurt or portal guys. plus it would be good to get another shooter. maybe ducharme will be healthy. being without 3 of his top 6 players he's performing magic. but its got to get fixed for next year.

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

If Doty and the 6'7" Frosh stay, and the kid from Chittenango is legit - they are going to be tough next year for sure.

A couple of the right portal additions and I can see that program taking off. I live in the Capital Region and I think the Siena job is sneaky good. It's a great area and super convenient to a lot of fun places. I'm moving back to CNY soon because I have strong roots there, but otherwise I would be quite content here.

Hopefully they can schedule some high-majors next year and don't have the same issues as Miami (OH) this year on that front.

 

[bballbeadle]

I am going to end this argument/speculation once and for all. I asked the three guys behind me if they would like Hop to be the next coach and they all said, “No!” I rest my case.

 

[OmahaCuse]

that's your twisting. what i've said over and over is that a candidate coach will ask what nil is available. nothing more nothing less. every time i say it, you twist it around.

Today the NIL budget as the number one question and the only way you can field a deep talented team. Some exceptions exist when you get a 5 year player like Ryan Kalkbrenner who is not all about money and loyal to a team and coach. B

If Doty and the 6'7" Frosh stay, and the kid from Chittenango is legit - they are going to be tough next year for sure.

Peter Carey?

 

[dasher]

providence worked out well for rick pitino.

and Rick Barnes

 

[Irishsecra1]

Hop should not even be in the conversation.
The only alum that should even be considered is GMAC and frankly he should stay where he is for 2 more years. He doesn't need the pressure cooker situation that SU will be this year.

 

[Irishsecra1]

Today the NIL budget as the number one question and the only way you can field a deep talented team. Some exceptions exist when you get a 5 year player like Ryan Kalkbrenner who is not all about money and loyal to a team and coach. B

Peter Carey?

He left a little over a year ago. I think he had injury issues.

 

[dasher]

I think he will stay at Siena for at least another two years.
I think he wants to build something there - win a regular season championship, make the NCAAT a bit,
win at least a first round game. Establish a culture that can endure after he leaves, assuming they make a decent hire.
Plus the fans love him there, his players love him, his family loves it there - I just cant see him chucking it all for the bonnies, or Providence or BC.

The one thing that I thought would always be a huge plus for him as a head coach is he can set the example.
He can walk the walk so to speak.
He isn't asking these kids to do anything more than he did as a player.
He worked his ass off, never ever gave up.
And they saw with him that he got results - because he put the work in and always hustled.

Providence isn't B.C. or St Bonny. If offered, I think he would almost have to take it.

 

[elimunelson]

Providence isn't B.C. or St Bonny. If offered, I think he would almost have to take it.

Also assuming tomorrow is guaranteed for him performance wise is unwise. If he’s independently wealthy already maybe the massive bounce in pay is irrelevant but I don’t think Gerry has made millions in his career

It will factor w the amt of kids he has etc

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

Today the NIL budget as the number one question and the only way you can field a deep talented team. Some exceptions exist when you get a 5 year player like Ryan Kalkbrenner who is not all about money and loyal to a team and coach. B

Peter Carey?

I think Mulvey will apply for an extra season. He was hurt the first two years at Iowa. Roomates with Doty and they are close.

 

[Irishsecra1]

I think Mulvey will apply for an extra season. He was hurt the first two years at Iowa. Roomates with Doty and they are close.

He was another of the injured earlier. Had a bad concussion that kept him out of 8 games.
Thank God he is back - really their sole tall big.

As for Providence, is that a high paying job now?

 

[Sherman20]

PC or BC for Gmac contrary to the wine and cheese folks here think About the backwoods of chestnut hill (west Providence is kinda back woods). PC has a real fan base and interest. To me that job is sneaky good.

Gmac isn’t getting hired at a P5 school this year. There are many more accomplished coaches out there for them to choose from right now. Take your orange colored glasses off (I hate that phrase but I have to say it here). That said, I could see him getting an offer from a higher level mid-major in the A-10 or American, probably in the Northeast. But as others have said, if he leaves Siena, he’ll want good resources at the new school in order to compete in his conference.