Coach Search Options after Autry

[TheHaze315]

ahh now it's time for some REAL takes from the cockroach crowd

You have Jim Boeheim’s orange crammed so far down your throat you can’t even speak, I’m sure.

 

[JimBoston]

Oh, it won't be in a few years that is for sure. But you and I both don't know the numbers and I wouldn't argue that I do. But I will tell you that I have been told by someone in a place to know that money is coming out of the woodwork if it is Gerry

Here are some numbers. In the past 5 years, NIL spending in men's college basketball has tripled from $314 million to $933 million. I would call that a fast moving number. The average ACC men's basketball NIL spending is $7 to $10 million. So, if the average increases 30% for next season, (is that conservative?) that gets you to $9 to $13 million for the average ACC roster. So, if the rumor is $12 million in NIL, that makes Syracuse competitive, but about the average.

 

[CuseBlood44]

I can't emphasize enough how much I hate this. I will support Gmac 1000% but this is so ridiculous. We're doing the same exact thing as hiring Autry! Did nobody learn their lesson these last 3 years?

It was very evident by year 1 or 2 that Autry couldn't coach, but we were forced to give him a 3rd year "because he's a Syracuse legend ". Imagine how hard it will be to fire Gerry if its clear he also cant get it done. His leash will be huge! We have to make the tournament next year, full stop and no excuses. It has been done countless times with new coaches. I'm sick of the waiting and giving time. The time is now

Not remotely close to the unqualified hire that Autry was

 

[orangeinohio]

How did Dick Weiss get this scoop before Thamel.
Or anyone who didn’t grow up idolizing George Mikan?

 

[sufan59]

GMAC drops one on GTOWN!

 

[pearl31]

You have Jim Boeheim’s orange crammed so far down your throat you can’t even speak, I’m sure.

maybe read some of my posts in this thread smart guy

 

[Nahson]

I love GMac but the hire is uninspiring and bush league. Plus if he flops, basketball becomes what football was in the early 2000’s. Really really tough to dig out of that hole.

 

[Biaxtar]

I hope hodgson and providence smack us by 40 to get back at our dumpster fire of an organization

 

[Frozen]

Well, at least we have the big NIL donation from Etan to look forward to.

 

[Ragman2000]

Anyone that can't get behind this is dead to me. Gerry is a winner and has been at every level. He won't just be better than Red, he'll be great. I think he'll be here for life and will gladly eat my words if I'm wrong.

 

[dasher]

Here are some numbers. In the past 5 years, NIL spending in men's college basketball has tripled from $314 million to $933 million. I would call that a fast moving number. The average ACC men's basketball NIL spending is $7 to $10 million. So, if the average increases 30% for next season, (is that conservative?) that gets you to $10 to $13 million for the average ACC roster. So, if the rumor is $12 million in NIL, that makes Syracuse competitive, but about the average.

Good post. I have heard, and take this with a grain of salt or two, but it might be north of that for Gmac. At least at the start. I would bet that was the selling point for BB

 

[Ragman2000]

I hope hodgson and providence smack us by 40 to get back at our dumpster fire of an organization

What a moron

 

[BlackSquirrels]

I am pleased to announce that “would you rather have G Mac hired as coach with $12 million of NIL or Coach X with $8 million of NIL?” has been inducted into the syracusefan.com hall of fame of topics alongside other all-time greats such as:

Should SU use its bench more?
Maybe mix in man to man once in a while?
Bracketology: Would you sign up for that draw right now?

Critics will say it needs a bigger body of work, but its peak performance in just the last 7 days convinced enough voters.

 

[SaveSUHoops]

Congrats to Gerry, I will be rooting for him and this program no matter what. I believe he is his own man, but it's clear that Jim and other influential members of the "Syracuse family" did all they could to get him this position.

If Gerry doesn't put together a serious staff and attack the portal then the past 5 years have been for absolutely nothing. No offense to Gavin Doty, but I can't take any of this seriously if a MAAC player ends up being our biggest or most hyped up addition.

 

[JDubbin]

Just got the ESPN breaking news banner on my phone too… I just wanted something (someone) fresh & new. I’ll always support the Orange, Hope GMAC kills it here with a fatty NIL backing, but still…

 

[Blanko97]

of course it is. They play in a P4 conference and have a higher basketball profile. What's so great about Providence ?

GT hasn’t been good at basketball in 20 years, haven’t made the tournament as an at large since 2010, and has no NIL support. They definitely don’t care about basketball which instantly makes them a worse job

 

[phil77]

I hope hodgson and providence smack us by 40 to get back at our dumpster fire of an organization

Never cheer against Syracuse period doesn't matter who the coach is. Red was awful and I never cheered for Syracuse to lose. Now spending money is different but as far as cheering for us to lose to prove a point is crazy.

 

[azbobbop]

How did Dick Weiss get this scoop before Thamel.
Or anyone who didn’t grow up idolizing George Mikan?

Thamel has a brand to protect. Hoops Weiss doesn’t.

 

[dasher]

This has been like a presidential primary. A lot of fighting but when it gets down to the winner, we all need to get behind that winner and do whatever we can to get this team over the finish line.

 

[Lukeyloo]

“National search”

 

[BEGood]

Congrats to Gerry, I will be rooting for him and this program no matter what. I believe he is his own man, but it's clear that Jim and other influential members of the "Syracuse family" did all they could to get him this position.

If Gerry doesn't put together a serious staff and attack the portal then the past 5 years have been for absolutely nothing. No offense to Gavin Doty, but I can't take any of this seriously if a MAAC player ends up being our biggest or most hyped up addition.

He will be on the roster but doubt he will be our biggest addition

 

[Blanko97]

I want him to win, but what a nothing “next step” for a program that has struggled. Should’ve just hired him a month ago and said here ya go. But I side with the insiders that have said this school doesn’t care about basketball anymore

 

[tptcuse]

Don’t sell search firms short. I once had what I thought was a squeaky clean candidate with a disqualifying conviction in their history. Search firm saved my ass.

They definitely do great background checks, which is a must these days.

 

[Grbac]

I hope we are able to sign some big names in the portal. Every 3pt sniper better come to Cuse. This HAS to work.

 

[JarHeadJim]

I don’t think this is done yet…I think it’s headed there. But I don’t think it’s done..

Gerry has his ankle replacement surgery tomorrow. So if it's not done today it maybe a few days