Coach Search Options after Autry

[im4cuse]

It's not like ISIS

Some Phil Martelli Jr Info:

"Phil Martelli Jr.’s defensive philosophy centers on aggressive, disruptive pressure, often utilizing a versatile 2-3 zone that morphs into man 2 man to force turnovers and control tempo. His teams focus on high-effort communication, switching to handle screens, and using "touch" techniques to disrupt rhythm, often aiming to create a modern, high-intensity "Havoc" style."

"Phil Martelli Jr.’s offensive philosophy centers on a high-tempo, read-and-react system that prioritizes pace, spacing and relentless attacking of the rim. He emphasizes "concept-based" basketball, teaching players to read defenses rather than running rigid set plays, focusing on four core areas: cutting, drive-and-kick, ball screens, and transition opportunities."

Ironically both he and Red Emmett were

PMJ as a recruiter ---- "is recognized as a rising, high-energy coach and recruiter who emphasizes building genuine, long-term relationships with players and high-character scouting. Recently hired as VCU's head coach, he is adept at utilizing the transfer portal and focusing on recruiting tough, efficient players from winning programs to build competitive, sustainable rosters. "

both he and Red were ejected in the 2022 game vs Bryant for leaving the bench following the Judah induced melee.

 

[hoopsupstate]

So it looks like we don’t have much to be enthusiastic about next year.

 

[Cusefan0307]

When do we expect an announcement that we hired our next hc?

Looks like by the time Siena loses.

 

[Briancuse]

So it looks like we don’t have much to be enthusiastic about next year.

Nope.

 

[JeremyCuse]

So does he underplay his hand now guaranteeing us GMac or hop on the cheap…which is probably even worse ???

Only time will tell

 

[granthath9]

When do we expect an announcement that we hired our next hc?

Probably Friday morning

 

[VikesCuse84]

So it looks like we don’t have much to be enthusiastic about next year.

Or the next two years after that

 

[RealMcNeil]

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Our equivalent.

 

[TommyA13]

Looks like by the time Siena loses.

Wonderful! Surely this won’t backfire and Syracuse won’t be in a position to never be good in basketball ever again!

 

[OrlandoCuse]

I mean what about all the people we have put in the television and broadcasting business?

Typically not the richest sector to go into.

Finance, tech, etc. SU is not up there for those industries.

 

[DocFlanders]

So it looks like we don’t have much to be enthusiastic about next year.

Think 3 more years of the past 3 years

 

[Briancuse]

Typically not the richest sector to go into.

Finance, tech, etc. SU is not up there for those industries.

I mean guys Iike tirico and Costas. Those type of guys.

 

[sweetpea]

few things:

1 - gmac being reds assistant in the only year red did an almost okay job (year 1) - i dont think it was a COINCIDENCE! i think gmac left bc he did the heavy lifting year 1 without the credit, knew red cant handle the job, got out to prove himself and prepare for this moment...

2- i think hiring a semi-competent coach that can handle proper subbing patterns, in-game adjustments, who can actually strategize, talent id, and installing offense and defense more advanced than aau pickup ball...WILL DO WONDERS FOR THE PROGRAM...like lght years better than recent teams

3- the bar really isnt that high for someone to come in and turn this thing around...if you disagree, I think youre underestimating how bad red is as a coach. look at how lousivulle turned things around after kenny payne got fired. red is kenny payne. this isnt the apocalypse. it can turn quickly.

4. can the new hire get a 1 year deal? i think gmac would do well here...he turned around 4-28 Siena (siena! ffs) but he cant turn around his alma mater??? i dont buy it. give him 1 year and assess from there

5. if im gmac, i say no now...let the program fall even further...then kill it at a better school than siena...and watch how SU comes begging and gives him anything he wants...

6. i dont know who these candidates are well enough to say who the next coach should be, but i think a lot of them could do well here

I agree. I think fans will give the new coach some leash as long as they see something different than Red. We want hope. Red appeared lost on the bench from the very beginning and it never got better. It won't take much to have a team perform better than Red did. The bar is very low to show improvement.

 

[Orangefan1]

I can say with 1000% certainly whatever Hodgson marital and child situation is it played less then 0% in him not being the next hc. Absolutely zero impact

So where does that leave us? He obviously didn’t have the support from the donors

 

[Jasoncuse]

There’s not even a place to donate for basketball for NIL. Sure you can donate to SU, but that’s not going to help NIL.

I’m sure this is not allowed but can NIL be attached to ticket sales? Every ticket includes a $3-5 or whatever NIL surcharge going directly to a collective. 18-20 home games, get back to averaging 20k a game and boom, there’s another couple mill for NIL purposes. Who cares what the NCAA says, they’re feckless.

 

[LpoolNative]

I think you missed the point.

Seemed to me that it was "Can't we all get along?" statement. And as Jake said, "if you read between the lines I think he was also sending a message to our boosters to stop the infighting."

Fair enough

 

[Lukeyloo]

Why would GMAC consider taking this job? It will be a career ending job.

À la taking the BC job. The sooner everyone here accepts that we’re the same as BC at this point, the sooner we can all move on with our livesz

 

[OrlandoCuse]

I mean guys Iike tirico and Costas. Those type of guys.

Sure, that’s two guys. You need alum that have created successful businesses making hundreds of millions of dollars, or have risen to CEO of Fortune 500 companies. Doesn’t seem like SU has produced those types of people.

I could be off on this, but I don’t see a ton of people from SU fitting those categories.

 

[LpoolNative]

The thing that sucks is that if our NIL is as bad as people are saying who cares who the coach is? We’re toast.

Our nil and roster building was good this season. We had the players

 

[AZOrange]

SU isn't in a financial mess.

It's just not a natural NIL fit like some other places. NIL generally revolves around a few guys with money to burn, not broad based fundraising to normies that want to pay for athletes.

Mess maybe overstated but didn’t they have some pretty substantial enrollment issues? It was all over news

 

[Newhouser]

I’m sure this is not allowed but can NIL be attached to ticket sales? Every ticket includes a $3-5 or whatever NIL surcharge going directly to a collective. 18-20 home games, get back to averaging 20k a game and boom, there’s another couple mill for NIL purposes. Who cares what the NCAA says, they’re feckless.

I think it was Tennessee football. $10 a ticket, 100,000 seat stadium. Easy cash

 

[4evaOrange]

So where does that leave us? He obviously didn’t have the support from the donors

Also hearing he went to Wegmans and wasn’t able to get a sub in time due to the long lines and how busy it was and decided he’d stay to Publix.

 

[SwagSocks]

I mean what about all the people we have put in the television and broadcasting business?

No money in that industry

 

[shu 49]

Being better than Red isn't an accomplishment and doesn't mean your style of play or style of coaching can or will work in the ACC and at the P4 level.

Doesn’t mean it won’t either.

 

[phil77]

Doesn’t mean it won’t either.

Odds are it will not. Sorry I know everyone loves GMac and that isn't a slight on him he just isn't ready yet.