Coach Search Options after Autry

[cuseguy]

Well, one advantage Schertz has over Wooden is that he’s alive, so I’ll take Schertz

Well, we’d be solid in the fraternity of bald coaches.

 

[Chip]

Agreed. I believe Hodgson became aware that JB was supporting GMAC for the job and that nugget made Hodgson uncomfortable.

I’ll just leave it at that.

That shouldn't have really been a surprise though.

 

[UpstateSM]

Right. But let’s not make Schertz out to be John Wooden.

John Wooden wouldn't know what to do with SLU's offense

 

[SaveSUHoops]

Clearly an offensive mind. We’ll be fine as long as we avoid Dayton, George Mason and Rhode Island. All St. Louis losses down the stretch.

Clown stuff man, dude had a .830 Win % over 13 years at D2 and a .655 Win % since making the jump to D1 5 years ago. Just whooped a team by 25 in the NCAAT two days ago. He has been the hottest name on the coaching market the entire season. Some people just want to be miserable lol

 

[cuseguy]

Schertz has turned around 2 programs in 2 years. That is fine. Gmac will have more pressure to win now because some will think he’s an extension of the former regime.

I don’t think it matters. The next coach will feel the pressure immediately.

 

[djorange1989]

Not if St. Louis is still playing.

Go Michigan!!

 

[granthath9]

I don’t think it matters. The next coach will feel the pressure immediately.

And the right coach will beat the pressure and have the support of 30k fans in the Dome every game

 

[granthath9]

Go Michigan!!

Man we need one of these one seeds to go down. Maybe it’ll be Duke instead

 

[phil77]

Clown stuff man, dude had a .830 Win % over 13 years at D2 and a .655 Win % since making the jump to D1 5 years ago. Just whooped a team by 25 in the NCAAT two days ago. He has been the hottest name on the coaching market the entire season. Some people just want to be miserable lol

It isn't them wanting to be miserable; it is what happens when feelings take over. Gerry is a hometown hero and a legend as a player. It doesn't matter if he was a terrible coach, a mediocre coach, or a great coach; that is who they want because they want to be able to look at him and remember the good times.

 

[djorange1989]

Clearly an offensive mind. We’ll be fine as long as we avoid Dayton, George Mason and Rhode Island. All St. Louis losses down the stretch.

Oh no, a coach in the Atlantic 10 lost a few games to Atlantic 10 teams. Bill Self lost 10 games this year, he’s a piece of crap coach

 

[djorange1989]

Man we need one of these one seeds to go down. Maybe it’ll be Duke instead

That works! Sure as hell won’t be Florida tomorrow the way they just took no prisoners yesterday

 

[Cuse2023]

Agreed. I believe Hodgson became aware that JB was supporting GMAC for the job and that nugget made Hodgson uncomfortable.

I’ll just leave it at that.

That’s putting it very lightly…

 

[granthath9]

That works! Sure as hell won’t be Florida tomorrow the way they just took no prisoners yesterday

I just don’t see how Florida is going to lose unless their guards literally die. The bigs are too good.

 

[OttosShoes]

That works! Sure as hell won’t be Florida tomorrow the way they just took no prisoners yesterday

My wife popped in at the beginning of the second half and saw the 40 pt lead and was kind of disgusted.

"Can't they, like, shorten the game or something?"

TBH she had a point.

 

[RF2044]

If Josh Schertz actually is who Dasher was hinting at earlier tonight, you have to do EVERYTHING you can to get him here. It’s a no brainer

I don't want to get too excited, after the Hodgson intel fell through [and it was real].

But I couldn't agree more -- you are 100% spot on. This would be a called-shot grand slam. If it is possible, SU has to make it happen.

Again, I'm not going to get my hopes up. I hope to be pleasantly surprised. But hiring someone like Scherz would be a slam dunk, and we would universally be recognized in the sports media as having landed the top guy out there.

 

[cuseguy]

Clown stuff man, dude had a .830 Win % over 13 years at D2 and a .655 Win % since making the jump to D1 5 years ago. Just whooped a team by 25 in the NCAAT two days ago. He has been the hottest name on the coaching market the entire season. Some people just want to be miserable lol

I’ll fully support Schertz if he’s the guy. But don’t expect recruits and fans to turn their heads because we hired the coach from St. Louis. He’s a process coach. It’ll likely take a few years.

 

[phil77]

I don't want to get too excited, after the Hodgson intel fell through [and it was real].

But I couldn't agree more -- you are 100% spot on. This would be a called-shot grand slam. If it is possible, SU has to make it happen.

Again, I'm not going to get my hopes up. I hope to be pleasantly surprised. But hiring someone like Scherz would be a slam dunk, and we would universally be recognized in the sports media as having landed the top guy out there.

Yup it is possible and from everything said it is a super real possibility then everyone that is involved has to do whatever it takes to make that happen. Talk about restoring Syracuse. Instantly have a top 2/3 coach in the ACC and immediate credibility nationally. And that credibility isnt because a feel-good story it would be because our new coach has an amazing track record.

 

[BronsonCuse]

Schertz would be an incredible hire. I mean I'm highly doubtful its at all likely but that's the best mid major coach on the market bar none.

 

[RF2044]

I’ll fully support Schertz if he’s the guy. But don’t expect recruits and fans to turn their heads because we hired the coach from St. Louis. He’s a process coach. It’ll likely take a few years.

I don't think it will. I think he's that good of a coach, as evidenced by the quick turnaround at Indiana State, and how quickly he elevated SL to an elite record / first place conference finish.

By year 2, we'll be performing.

 

[rocklloyd]

Absolutely. While Schertz has been successful, he’s not a household name. He’s not Pitino or Hurley or some other notable coach. If it’s him, many people are going to shrug their shoulders. He’ll need to rebuild the Syracuse brand, and it may take 2-3 years.

Person won’t get 2-3 years. Pitchforks will be out after 1 year.

 

[pearl31]

lots of irrational hope/cope

 

[Cuse1055]

I’ll fully support Schertz if he’s the guy. But don’t expect recruits and fans to turn their heads because we hired the coach from St. Louis. He’s a process coach. It’ll likely take a few years.

Didn’t take him very long at Saint Louis.

 

[23Zone]

Pretty sure everyone rooting for Michigan even if you loathe Michigan

 

[Cuse1055]

Others have compared Schertz as the basketball version of Cignetti.

 

[phil77]

Pretty sure everyone rooting for Michigan even if you loathe Michigan

I mean they do have brick on the outside of their building (OGs will get that)