Coach Search Options after Autry

[SanDiegoCuse]

Alums-plural. Yes.

So GMac, Hop and Hart? Can’t think of anyone else who’d even get an interview.

 

[Jake]

I couldn't agree with your post more. I know in my case, I'm not giving my opinions on this. This is what I have been told by people that are in a position to know.

I’m not guessing either.

 

[RF2044]

So GMac, Hop and Hart? Can’t think of anyone else who’d even get an interview.

Let's just say for argument's sake that that is the perspective from all three of those players.

My question is, why on Earth would we be interested in hiring ANY of those three given the current state situation of our program?

 

[cusefan88]

Really gutsy OT win for USF. Hodgson is making a great case to be the man.

 

[Cuse1055]

Really gutsy OT win for USF. Hodgson is making a great case to be the man.

It’s literally Nate Oates all over again. Don’t screw it up this time.

 

[StLouisCuse]

Really gutsy OT win for USF. Hodgson is making a great case to be the man.

Was able to watch Hodgson for the first time today. Exactly what this program needs, I hope he's our guy.

 

[sufan59]

It’s literally Nate Oates all over again. Don’t screw it up this time.

Schertz is a little bit distracting to the fan base. He’s great, but Hodgson is a home run candidate for Syracuse also. One big plus of Hodgson is having worked at institutions with FBS football. It’s not a knock at Schertz, but it matters to have worked in an athletic department where there is competing interests and how to navigate that.

 

[bnoro]

GMAC is a small town boy. Like Boeheim. You like what you know and feel comfortable with.

I'm a "small town boy" too and I got the hell out of rural Massachusetts the second I was old enough.

 

[phil77]

Alums-plural. Yes.

While there are concerns, this situation is ultimately beneficial for Syracuse because there is currently no alumnus who should be seriously considered for the job.

What we have at Syracuse is a sleeping giant that needs to be awakened before our NIL situation truly improves. That reality will understandably turn some coaches away, but that says more about them than it does about Syracuse. It shows a lack of baseline confidence in their ability to rebuild a program of our caliber without simply throwing money at the problem.

We need a coach who understands exactly what we have right now: a middle-of-the-road NIL support structure paired with top-tier basketball expectations. Coaches who are confident in their abilities to turn around a program like ours will likely see NIL support increase as wins come and momentum builds.

That is why I continue to come back to Hodgson, even though he may not be the most sought-after coach on the market. He appears extremely confident in his ability, understands the current limitations of the program, and still recognizes what Syracuse can become.

He also brings a modern approach to basketball. His teams play an extremely fast-paced offensive style that could turn the Dome into a place of entertaining, high-energy basketball again. In addition, he places a strong emphasis on analytics, which will be critical as we continue to operate within budget constraints while maintaining high expectations.

 

[nyucuse]

While there are concerns, this situation is ultimately beneficial for Syracuse because there is currently no alumnus who should be seriously considered for the job.

What we have at Syracuse is a sleeping giant that needs to be awakened before our NIL situation truly improves. That reality will understandably turn some coaches away, but that says more about them than it does about Syracuse. It shows a lack of baseline confidence in their ability to rebuild a program of our caliber without simply throwing money at the problem.

We need a coach who understands exactly what we have right now: a middle-of-the-road NIL support structure paired with top-tier basketball expectations. Coaches who are confident in their abilities to turn around a program like ours will likely see NIL support increase as wins come and momentum builds.

That is why I continue to come back to Hodgson, even though he may not be the most sought-after coach on the market. He appears extremely confident in his ability, understands the current limitations of the program, and still recognizes what Syracuse can become.

He also brings a modern approach to basketball. His teams play an extremely fast-paced offensive style that could turn the Dome into a place of entertaining, high-energy basketball again. In addition, he places a strong emphasis on analytics, which will be critical as we continue to operate within budget constraints while maintaining high expectations.

Perfectly stated. Agree on all fronts.

 

[Franz69]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder:

 

[Cuse1055]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder:

They’re already bracing for losing him to Orange.

 

[orangepassion]

I’m not guessing either.

I can't think of one alum I'd want, so if true, it's mutual.

 

[nyucuse]

I can't even think of an alum who would be a consideration besides G-Mac. Hop?

I have to think there is an element of ego and face saving on their parts, for not being the perceived top choice. A guy like Hop for example, who is uber- personable, and a natural born salesman / fund raiser, there is no way he wouldn't feel he could drum up financial support for a resurgent hoops program. And Gerry - he's doing a solid but unspectacular job in the freakin MAAC. When is the last time a coach jumped from that league to the big leagues? Let alone to a historically top tier program of which one is an alum. Doesn't happen. While I don't doubt Dash or Jake's intel, I suspect there is more to the story than the initial headline.

 

[sutomcat]

They’re already bracing for losing him to Orange.

USF has a fanbase like LeMoyne. How you draw a couple hundred for a big rival is beyond me.

 

[kirbivore]

John Wildhack has done a lot of sensational things here at Syracuse, but his legacy is riding on getting this next basketball hire right.

Once again SU is screwing itself over with a goofy timeline. If JW is gone he shouldn't be hiring the next hoops coach.

 

[Dcuse]

I couldn't agree with your post more. I know in my case, I'm not giving my opinions on this. This is what I have been told by people that are in a position to know.

This and Jake’s post has convinced me to not purchase season tickets any longer.

 

[Jake]

While there are concerns, this situation is ultimately beneficial for Syracuse because there is currently no alumnus who should be seriously considered for the job.

What we have at Syracuse is a sleeping giant that needs to be awakened before our NIL situation truly improves. That reality will understandably turn some coaches away, but that says more about them than it does about Syracuse. It shows a lack of baseline confidence in their ability to rebuild a program of our caliber without simply throwing money at the problem.

We need a coach who understands exactly what we have right now: a middle-of-the-road NIL support structure paired with top-tier basketball expectations. Coaches who are confident in their abilities to turn around a program like ours will likely see NIL support increase as wins come and momentum builds.

That is why I continue to come back to Hodgson, even though he may not be the most sought-after coach on the market. He appears extremely confident in his ability, understands the current limitations of the program, and still recognizes what Syracuse can become.

He also brings a modern approach to basketball. His teams play an extremely fast-paced offensive style that could turn the Dome into a place of entertaining, high-energy basketball again. In addition, he places a strong emphasis on analytics, which will be critical as we continue to operate within budget constraints while maintaining high expectations.

While I get your point, the greater point is that coaches many think are “beneath us” may not be gettable.
That’s not a great place to be generally. I do think we end up with Hodgson, though.

 

[BigNastyJon]

Chestnut Hill is gorgeous? My son is a student at BC Law and Chestnut Hill/Newton is overly expensive, full of construction, and nowhere to park. They have a Wegmans, but it’s so small and overpriced. Give me Dewitt, Fayetteville or Manlius any day

People love to complain about construction. Folks…that’s a good thing!!!

 

[phil77]

While I get your point, the greater point is that coaches many think are “beneath us” may not be gettable.
That’s not a great place to be generally. I do think we end up with Hodgson, though.

I sort of agree, but Hodgson is a great floor. Right now, there are only a couple of coaches on that market that I think are clear-cut better than him, so if that is who we end up with, and I am very hopeful that Syracuse doesn't try and get cute and go with someone else, someone under the radar outside the box choice, then I think we will be fine overall.

The biggest question I have about Hodgson is whether that Alabama-style tempo and spacing work without the Alabama Crimson Tide NIL funding?

Short term, I think yes, at least enough to matter. The pace alone would immediately modernize the program, and excitement counts for more than people admit. It will help with recruiting, it will energize the fan base, and it will raise the floor in league play

Longer term, sustaining elite play in that system probably requires better roster depth and shot-makers than Syracuse hasnt consistently had lately, and might not be something you can win with at an elite level without massive NIL. But the bar you’re setting is very achievable. If Hodgson can get Syracuse to a top-10 offense nationally while competing in the ACC, that’s absolutely a recipe for being an NCAA Tournament team almost every year, and that would be even without being a financial heavyweight.

 

[Bulldog04]

Alums-plural. Yes.

I’m actually okay with Gmac if there is donor support. Another alum I keep hearing is Jason Hart. By numerous folks. I don’t think BH is that great but I think he knows how to coach. Get fearful with him recruiting. But winning solves everything.

 

[sufan59]

I don’t think BH is that great but I think he knows how to coach. Get fearful with him recruiting.

What about his recruiting is fearful?

 

[qdawgg]

Yeah, this.

I don't doubt the rumors; it'd be hard not to consider GMac. But it's kind of like when people say they're thinking about buying some classic car or sports car or whatever and ultimately end up buying the SUV or truck they were always going to.

When push comes to shove GMac is a risk, I just don't see people collectively willing to bet on it after the failed Autry experiment. Brains should and will winout over hearts here.

More like, ended up with a minivan.

 

[Cuse1055]

I’m actually okay with Gmac if there is donor support. Another alum I keep hearing is Jason Hart. By numerous folks. I don’t think BH is that great but I think he knows how to coach. Get fearful with him recruiting. But winning solves everything.

Why are you fearful of him recruiting? That’s a strength of his. His nickname on the recruiting trail is the shark. He got a number of top recruits to Bama and might have gotten Donnie to Bama if he hadn’t left for Arkansas state.

 

[721Comstock]

I’m actually okay with Gmac if there is donor support. Another alum I keep hearing is Jason Hart. By numerous folks. I don’t think BH is that great but I think he knows how to coach. Get fearful with him recruiting. But winning solves everything.

Have we leaned nothing?!?!!!

Why on God’s green Orange earth would we artificially constrain ourselves to:

“Former Cuse guard with some coaching experience”
as our candidate pool?

Once again, for the 144th time, with feeling -

Full national search.
Best possible HC candidate.
Pay that man his money.