Coach Search Options after Autry

[Scooch]

If SU had hired those guys as the SU men’s hoops coach, you would have a point.

They stuck with Jim through 2 probations and the Fine situation. I think SU is OK with most anything as long as a coach wins.

 

[sufan59]

Oh no he was. You must have missed some of Bulldogs post about him and JJ just padding their stats and doing what's best for them.

Why is he the one with interest? This is effect of the problem of poor leadership from coaches instilled on the leaders of the team. That is in the past now though.

 

[OrlandoCuse]

To be fair to Tony and GMU, they were hit by the injury bug at the start of Feb and they just fell off a cliff. I think it would be a better hire than Gerry and Hop but marginally so.

Skinn checks so many boxes. If GMU didn’t fade at the end of the year he would be a top candidate. Look over this thread from Jan and Feb, he was highly regarded

 

[5OutFred]

The monster duo of GMac and Ryan Blackwell - that's sure to put butts in seats. What are we doing here?? We're talking about the ACC FFS.

 

[NKR1978]

Correct - the athletic office believes Gmac is the best option for raising money and putting butts in seats to generate revenue. They are terrified to bring in someone else in fear that a new coach that no one knows will basically have 3000 people show up to the first 10 games

Sounds the people running SU shouldn't be if they let things get this bad.

 

[Newhouser]

Correct - the athletic office believes Gmac is the best option for raising money and putting butts in seats to generate revenue. They are terrified to bring in someone else in fear that a new coach that no one knows will basically have 3000 people show up to the first 10 games

And none of our guys are hearing from schools? So we have to have them back?

 

[NKR1978]

The monster duo of GMac and Ryan Blackwell - that's sure to put butts in seats. What are we doing here?? We're talking about the ACC FFS.

Should just speed run to the Patriot League.

 

[RF2044]

Dan Tortora says that a name to focus on in this search is Tony Skinn

I would be happy with this, if this is the eventual outcome. Skinn can coach.

 

[kingtidge]

We cannot take a chance on McNamara! We need to win and win immediately! Jesus Christ it's like they're trying to kill it

If our NIL outlay is a bag buttons, it is what it is...

 

[Hawknate144]

Sounds the people running SU shouldn't be if they let things get this bad.

Well the person who ran SU into this crap is not going to be here after this year, so I guess you got your wish.

 

[Trueblue25]

Ok folks here you go and this is confirmed information from probably the closest person to the program on the donor side -

They aren’t hiring Hop. Even with all the money in the world and support he’s getting, the university knows they can get over the Washington record so that’s out.

However, they are trying to get the Same group of donors that were backing hop to back Gmac. They want Blackwell as well as the 1-2 punch. And they think that is their best way to raise money and basically anyone outside of the family has no shot to raise any sort of money because they don’t know anyone in the community

They are interviewing Hurley this week and a few other “outsiders” that even the university wouldn’t share with this donor

The financials are rough. Really rough. They are asking for sums of money that are literally astronomical and hiring a coach is going to be very hard because of how bad it truly is.

All the players on the team have the intention to come back. Mainly bc they have ZERO offers from other schools. Nate George has an offer from Kentucky and that’s it. Obviously it will be up to the new coach on what to do with the roster.

Have fun

Blackwell? Can TBT teams hire better coaches than us???

 

[TommyA13]

I would be happy with this, if this is the eventual outcome. Skinn can coach.

I think there are many better options. Another guy whose concern is offense

 

[Cusefan69]

I said it in the AD thread and will say it here. Email BB and JW and if you are a STH share your opinion in an email respectfully and who you would back. John reads them we have been told.

 

[Wrinkle]

I'm sure Gerry is a great guy but this would just be so bad we need to win not pull for The Little Engine That Could

 

[Hawknate144]

Also, I know y'all don't want to hear it, the idea of win and then you get money is gone, now you need money to be able to win.

 

[VikesCuse84]

Ok folks here you go and this is confirmed information from probably the closest person to the program on the donor side -

They aren’t hiring Hop. Even with all the money in the world and support he’s getting, the university knows they can get over the Washington record so that’s out.

However, they are trying to get the Same group of donors that were backing hop to back Gmac. They want Blackwell as well as the 1-2 punch. And they think that is their best way to raise money and basically anyone outside of the family has no shot to raise any sort of money because they don’t know anyone in the community

They are interviewing Hurley this week and a few other “outsiders” that even the university wouldn’t share with this donor

The financials are rough. Really rough. They are asking for sums of money that are literally astronomical and hiring a coach is going to be very hard because of how bad it truly is.

All the players on the team have the intention to come back. Mainly bc they have ZERO offers from other schools. Nate George has an offer from Kentucky and that’s it. Obviously it will be up to the new coach on what to do with the roster.

Have fun

Well damn the program is cooked.

 

[OrlandoCuse]

Correct - the athletic office believes Gmac is the best option for raising money and putting butts in seats to generate revenue. They are terrified to bring in someone else in fear that a new coach that no one knows will basically have 3000 people show up to the first 10 games

I’ll remind everyone that GRob sold out the Dome in his first game as football head coach. GROB

 

[kingtidge]

In a thread of many, many depressing things. Bobby Hurley getting an interview might be the worst.

There's insane happening live all around...

 

[rocklloyd]

The scariest part- whoever new coach is, if they don’t win in year 1 or show signs of life. Some donors are leaving for good and then we’re in some serious serious serious trouble

Patience has worn thin. New coach does not have a grace period.

 

[Frozen]

What are we doing

 

[shu 49]

My contention has always been that GMac could raise a ton of money until he starts losing. Then, if the wheels fall off like with Red, it would be an almost insurmountable hole to dig out from. If the financials are as bad as you are saying, I would feel light years better about Gmac than Hop, and the locals would love the hire.

But if it goes right is could be a winfall

 

[Hawknate144]

But if it goes right is could be a winfall

Yep, and that is essentially our last hope, we need the money now and if Gmac is the only way to get it so be it, we need him to be successful

 

[Trueblue25]

sell the dome and the melo center, mortgage your properties for 50 cents on the dollar. Do not collect 200 for passing go

 

[br801]

In all seriousness what does Blackwell add that’s so special?

If college basketball ever goes to an Elam ending, he brings valuable experience.

 

[shu 49]

Correct - the athletic office believes Gmac is the best option for raising money and putting butts in seats to generate revenue. They are terrified to bring in someone else in fear that a new coach that no one knows will basically have 3000 people show up to the first 10 games

I think he can win here. I really do.