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[QUOTE="sufan59, post: 5681135, member: 8789"]
Hodgson or any outsider that didn't play or coach at Syracuse (Hodgson is a fan and worked camps here though) biggest obstacle for success at Syracuse would be the exclusionary attitude they may meet day 1 from those with influence, could be basketball alumni, administrators, or donors who can't let go of this concept of an outsider running the men's basketball program. I wished this keep it in the family thing worked, it didn't. They aren't even close enough from a success standpoint to make emotional decisions on these matters anymore. The other time you can make the emotional decisions is when you hit rock bottom, there is no risk at that point. We aren't close to rock bottom, just a bit below average since the pandemic. Hodgson is obviously the front runner outsider, so he is taking a lot of punches and critiques.  Don't underestimate that these punches and critiques could be out of implicit bias. It is very clear he is the best guy for Syracuse. as well as the best guy that appears to be interested in Syracuse. The implicit bias could also be concern that he is the best guy and if he succeeds in the form of consistent tournament appearances, deep runs, and maybe a national championship. That window for a Boeheim protege at Syracuse could be closed forever. It's possible GMAC or another Syracuse basketball alumni is a head coach at Syracuse Men's Basketball someday, but they can't make this decision now based on leaving that door open.
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