Coach Search Options after Autry

[Toga]

If nothing else, this thread is evidence that as moribund as things have become for the past decade, the fan base can become quickly reengaged.

 

[phsyra]

We need to hope that McNamara has a different offensive concept than what we've seen the last 10 years.

Agreed, I never watched Siena play but from what Im reading it sounds like they just run drive and kick iso ball which is not so good

 

[dollarbill44]

I don't think anything or anyone is being strung along. Most of our candidates were in the tournament. It appears they're all out now and things can be finalized.

This. Also, anyone who is applying for a good job opening knows that multiple qualified candidates will be considered and interviewed. If any of them get their knickers twisted over it, they can withdraw their names. Their feelings over the process should not be a major consideration of the AD.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Why why why why does he deserve a chance? And if he does deserve a chance why why why does it have to be now.

He’s not Red. He hasn’t lost a game yet. He’s actually a good in game
manager. He actually runs decent stuff. If it was him vs Skinn or Holloway then we made the right hire.

 

[Orangezoo]

I will say this. Gerry deserves a chance. He’s not Red 2.0. He actually knows what he’s doing.

Give him the money he needs for NIL and a full staff and he does. It might be an ongoing civil war among the most fanatical of this fanbase here and on X but here we are.

He will win the presser that’s for certain, we just need to see he won an NIL pot of gold too.

 

[Wrinkle]

This guy Blair stinks!

 

[Briancuse]

We have to think of this as a clean slate people!

Why?

 

[AZOrange]

Nobody will come to coach at poor Syracuse so we have to keep hiring with-in the family. It is the "family" that is making it impossible for anyone to move forward.

Well the AD can put the family away in the closet. If they don’t then…

 

[sufan59]

We have to think of this as a clean slate people!

I hope Gerry bring us back, but let’s be real. It’s all business day 1. No honeymoon.

 

[Scotch]

"feel good" sounds a lot like "cute"

Yea, like something Pepperdine would do.

 

[br801]

If nothing else, this thread is evidence that as moribund as things have become for the past decade, the fan base can become quickly reengaged.

I read that as re-enraged at first.

 

[RF2044]

It’s the only logical reason you go this way and agree with it.

Right.

But people were talking about Hopkins and $30M. I didn't buy into that rumor.

Because if the NIL doesn't match what was suggested, then the hire is a really risky gamble for a program on the brink.

 

[Trueblue25]

I hope everyone is ready for Mike Hopkins after Gerry flames out. Unless you have a direct connection to Syracuse’s glory days, you are disqualified from being the coach. Losers can’t let go of the past because they don’t know how to win in 2026.

Makes sense. Don’t know who on the hill has the power to sway our triumvirate of Zombie Boeheim, Etan and Mookie

 

[sabach]

If "Hoops" is reporting it, its happening.

 

[Orangezoo]

I do think that is fair. I would just like to see him coach and have success without Doty. I don't care if it was still at Siena.

I did want to see the same with Schertz and Avila too. I’ll get hammered for this take but he had him for all his D1 winning seasons.

 

[dasher]

If we are getting all this NIL $$$ with GMac then why would we roll out kids from Fulton & Chittenango? Wouldnt we aim higher?

Well, Gerry is bringing Doty with him. I can't even imagine that he wouldn't be. With that said, what are we going to be spending all this money on? A pt guard? A Center? If we bring George back, I might start rooting for UConn or Duke.

 

[jdubs30]

Just like when he had the #1 NIL in the MAAC and finished 3rd?

I’m not happy with the hire. But if they had Henderson, Chandler and Mulvey healthy for most of the conference season they probably finish hire than 3rd

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

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I read that as re-enraged at first.

Still accurate.

 

[ssbriefcase]

So JeremyCuse , is this going to be a day I should crack a Weldwerks Extra Extra Juicy Bits, or a bottle of Macallan 18?

 

[phil77]

He’s not Red. He hasn’t lost a game yet. He’s actually a good in game
manager. He actually runs decent stuff. If it was him vs Skinn or Holloway then we made the right hire.

Why would it ever be GMac, Skinn, or Holloway?? All terrible choices? If that is the final three they are doing that just so you would think the way you do. "Well GMac is better than those guys."

 

[Marsh01]

The only thing we will win.

We get it. You hate the move. Repeating yourself like a nagging wife 15 times isnt neccessary

 

[Lukeyloo]

if this was ADBB’s decision then I trust his choice as he offered an outside perspective, but if this wasn’t… well then this program is irreplaceably damaged.

 

[JarHeadJim]

It’s the afternoon and I’m still waiting on my fun day that JeremyCuse foretold.

 

[phil77]

Well the AD can put the family away in the closet. If they don’t then…

But he isn't. He is letting the "family" make the call yet again just like the past AD.

 

[jdubs30]

Well, Gerry is bringing Doty with him. I can't even imagine that he wouldn't be. With that said, what are we going to be spending all this money on? A pt guard? A Center? If we bring George back, I might start rooting for UConn or Duke.

Doty
Kingz
Kiyan
Sadiq


Seems like those are first 4. Need to get a PG and C