Coach Search Options after Autry

[sufan59]

Kline isn’t tied to Autry so he’s staying regardless.

Kline staying does change the pool of candidates. I think in a more good way than not. Like it may turn off some guys that have their own guy in that position. However, it may widen the pool of candidates who are very good coaches that have programs who have fallen behind without the GM and infrastructure. Syracuse in 2023 needed a program rebuilder as a higher priority, Autry has kind of done that. Syracuse in 2026, needs a good coach. If Autry can’t do that, get a coach that will succeed with the GM and infrastructure in place.

 

[DanielA]

Kline staying does change the pool of candidates. I think in a more good way than not. Like it may turn off for some guys that have their own guy in that position. However, it may widen the pool of candidates who are very good coaches that have programs who have fallen behind without the GM and infrastructure. Syracuse in 2023 needed a program rebuilder as a higher priority, Autry has kind of done that. Syracuse in 2026, needs a good coach. If Autry can’t do that, get a coach that will succeed with the GM and infrastructure in place.

I agree. Having a GM in place is a good thing Kline is very well connected and can help Syracuse.

 

[tptcuse]

This is my choice. Many of our best players over the past several decades are from the regions he knows best. Between his connections and the alumni connections, this would be a home run.

 

[Cusefan0307]

If Alex Kline remains in the fold, I think Shaka Smart would be a home run hire. That’s really what is holding Marquette back this season. That’s the thing with this hire, do you need a new coach or new organization? A new coach could be someone that is a good coach, but needs the organization Syracuse has built to remain successful. A new organization is someone who will completely change everything, but is a proven successful program builder and coach in this era.

Shaka stinks.

 

[sufan59]

Shaka stinks.

I put out the conditions I would be ok with if he was the head coach. If Alex staying isn’t part of that then yes it probably isn’t going to work.

 

[Cusefan0307]

I put out the conditions I would be ok with if he was the head coach. If Alex staying isn’t part of that then yes it probably isn’t going to work.

He hasn’t won with elite talent either. One pipe dream FF as a bubble seed and a bunch of one and outs. Most overrated coach in board history.

 

[Cusefan69]

Wins and losses matter. Per Bees research on his career, he does not remotely reflect building a record fans should be good with. Holloway should not be on any list ADJW has.

 

[OrlandoCuse]

Looks like the board may soon be divided into Shertz and Skinns. I'll be happy with either.

It’s like a 1a or 1B type decision. It will come down to mutual fit.