Coach Search Options after Autry

[Cuseregular]

You only want Gerry because he had a great game plan, his team was well-prepared, and his team executed against #1 Duke.

You only want Gerry because his team won the MAAC in just his second season.

You only want Gerry because he went 23-12 this year and made the NCAA Tournament.

You only want Gerry because...

Am I doing this right?

Nobody is suggesting we hire Gerry ONLY because his team played well in one game. Anybody suggesting that is lying to themselves and everyone else. And honestly its so annoying and lazy.

Schertz is my #1 pick. Has been for awhile. Has the experience, is a proven winner, has a great system, and is a great coach.

But if it isn't Schetz, Gerry is my next pick. Given the realistic options out there. Yeah, there are plenty of coaches I'd love to poach in a perfect world, but I'm living in reality.

I'll say it again. Gerry can flat out coach. He has a great feel for the game. I've been around a lot of coaches and teams, and people underrate just how many coaches lack a feel for game situations like when to sub, when to make adjustments, how to make adjustments, when to call timeouts, how to work the officials. Having watched Gerry, he's shown a good feel for this.

Yes, I would like to hear his plan for offense. I also watched his team run more sets and better offensive actions in one game, than SU did all year. People also have to keep in mind, there are few teams at the MAAC level or equivalent that are running the type of offenses you see Duke, Michigan, Iowa State, Alabama, etc. run. They just don't have the athletes. I think you'll find Gerry with P4 level players can run a more adaptable offense.

Lastly, Gerry showed he is willing to adjust and adapt. So many of us saw Boeheim's stubbornness. I haven't seen Gerry be stubborn. Just the opposite. Took a team with multiple injuries and a suspension, and adjusted to take an undermanned team to the NCAA Tournament and go toe-to-toe with Duke.

There are reasons why others may be better coaching options. But please stop with the "we have to go outside the family" or "It was just one game." If there's a better coach available, great. Do everything to get them. But Gerry is a great option and can certainly succeed here.

Plenty of great options on paper fail. I bet Georgetown fans were happy to steal Ed Cooley from Providence. Proven winner. NCAA Tournaments. How has that worked out?

Point is, nobody comes without risks. And nothing is a sure thing.

Awesome take and post. If I could like/love this a hundred times I would. Great spot on perspective.

 

[granthath9]

The DOJO guy on twitter is shaky. Not sure what to think. Doubt it’s real.

 

[TrickySU]

Awesome take and post. If I could like/love this a hundred times I would. Great spot on perspective.

Much appreciated. Thank you.

Just spread those hundred likes out on my other posts haha.

 

[Guinness]

Yup! If Blair put out a statement tomorrow that said the Sky is Blue we would have clowns from our fanbase here saying he’s wrong.

That's because it's not blue.

 

[Nicknack]

I can't tell you how much I miss being in the ncaa tournament. I don't care the coach. I just want us to get back to consistent ncaa appearances. I can't express how badly it sucks for us to continue failing like this. This has to stop.

 

[Cuse4Life]

Much appreciated. Thank you.

Just spread those hundred likes out on my other posts haha.

And I’ll say it again and again…his offensive and defensive efficiencies were below 100! I don’t get how anyone in their right mind can tell me that “he can flat out coach” or that “id love to hear his plan for offense”. His statistics for an entire two seasons show otherwise.

Whatever, I’m so done with this argument that people think he’s a good coach. He had AW behind him funding his NIL at Siena which was top in the MAAC.

He's not seriously in consideration for another P4 job.

 

[Cooper05]

I hate to say this, but I was a huge proponent of hiring Sean Miller three years ago. Imagine where we would be right now! Always felt he would be a good fit. Oh well

 

[phil77]

And I’ll say it again and again…his offensive and defensive efficiencies were below 100! I don’t get how anyone in their right mind can tell me that “he can flat out coach” or that “id love to hear his plan for offense”. His statistics for an entire two seasons show otherwise.

Whatever, I’m so done with this argument that people think he’s a good coach. He had AW behind him funding his NIL at Siena which was top in the MAAC.

He's not seriously in consideration for another P4 job.

But I mean, other than all the stats, he is a good candidate.

 

[TrickySU]

And I’ll say it again and again…his offensive and defensive efficiencies were below 100! I don’t get how anyone in their right mind can tell me that “he can flat out coach” or that “id love to hear his plan for offense”. His statistics for an entire two seasons show otherwise.

Whatever, I’m so done with this argument that people think he’s a good coach. He had AW behind him funding his NIL at Siena which was top in the MAAC.

He's not seriously in consideration for another P4 job.

Siena had the most efficient offense in the MAAC, according to Ken Pom. What would an appropriate offensive and defensive efficiency rating be for a MAAC level school?

I mean either you can coach or you can't. I can say he can flat out coach just like I can say Autry was lost as a coach. Sometimes it's just common sense.

 

[TrickySU]

But I mean, other than all the stats, he is a good candidate.

Syracuse's offense and defensive efficiency ratings are both in the top 100. So Adrian Autry is a good coach, right?

 

[phil77]

Syracuse's offense and defensive efficiency ratings are both in the top 100. So Adrian Autry is a good coach, right?

False ORtg is 193rd and DRtg is 162nd

 

[TrickySU]

False ORtg is 193rd and DRtg is 162nd

That's Siena. I said Syracuse.

 

[orangepassion]

If we're being honest, one of the reasons many of us don't want Gmac is we don't want JB getting his way yet again.

 

[phil77]

That's Siena. I said Syracuse.

Is top 100 good or something?

What that shows me is that Syracuse had a more efficient offense and defense against better competition than Siena, which should scare you if you actually think about it.

 

[TrickySU]

Is top 100 good or something?

And I’ll say it again and again…his offensive and defensive efficiencies were below 100! I don’t get how anyone in their right mind can tell me that “he can flat out coach” or that “id love to hear his plan for offense”. His statistics for an entire two seasons show otherwise.

Whatever, I’m so done with this argument that people think he’s a good coach. He had AW behind him funding his NIL at Siena which was top in the MAAC.

He's not seriously in consideration for another P4 job.

Well considering that was a benchmark tossed out that you replied to, I figured I'd use it.

I mean in what reality is it reasonable to expect a school at Siena's level to be in the top 100. Look at the schools and conferences in top 100. Using those ratings to say whether GMac is a good coach or not is misleading.

 

[AZOrange]

It's def melo and he needs to but out.

Melo needs to butt out of what? You people don’t even know what you’re talking about.

 

[pokercuse08]

What are the tangible qualities or that Gmac has that would make him a top candidate? I keep repeatedly hearing things like, “He BLEEDS Orange,” “He’ll work harder than anyone,” and “no one’s tougher.” It’s all a bunch of intangible nonsense. As a contrast, here’s a deep five analysis on Schertz’s offense, which I’m sure many of you have seen or read.

Man that offense is beautiful to watch.

 

[AZOrange]

The DOJO guy on twitter is shaky. Not sure what to think. Doubt it’s real.

The DOJO is not a man. It’s a way of life.

 

[BEGood]

Melo needs to butt out of what? You people don’t even know what you’re talking about.

We have a bunch of Jimmy hater which unfortunately is leaking into hating anything related to him.

 

[Owens guy]

Am I the only one that can only catch up with this thread right before going to sleep? I’m caught up again but very tired! Good night!

 

[pokercuse08]

I’m caught up again

That's what you think!

 

[Bulldog04]

You guys know that Gmac and Melo were not friendly for a very very long time right ? I don’t think he’s hoping Gmac gets the job

 

[LpoolNative]

You guys know that Gmac and Melo were not friendly for a very very long time right ? I don’t think he’s hoping Gmac gets the job

So why’s everyone saying he wants Gmac to get the job

 

[4evaOrange]

So are we on a Gerry lean now and not a Schertz lean?

 

[walsh2012]

Doesn’t help Devo & Mookie are also in heavy agreement that Gmac should be the head coach. Oh and Juli & Jim.

Schertz or anyone outside never really stood a chance thanks to all these gatekeeping clowns.

Least Gerry will have a ton of money to work with

GMac has done plenty on his own to be a worthy candidate for this.