Dino turned down coaching the final game.

[Millhouse]

Guy from Kulpmont, PA…

why are we speaking in code

 

[tep624]

he gave him the option so in Wildhack's mind it wasn't a "best interest" choice. It was a personal one.

Dino either is mad about something (maybe JW slightly moved the goalposts or promised him a full year) or he's happy to cut the check and move on

Yeah I get that… I’m saying I don’t care what the why is because him not coaching is in our best interest.

 

[IthacaBarrel]

Guy from Kulpmont, PA…

or the guy from NJ or downstate NY

 

[elimunelson]

where?

we're not getting some random guy from outside the northeast. This won't be a Dino or GERG type hire.

To me he wants a teacher, a communicator, a northeast guy, preferably someone with HC experience, P5 experience, etc.

I think the last part may have knocked out Cignetti/Chesney types and opened the door to the Bill O'Brien, Doug Marrone world. Guys calling him would make me think it's someone who didn't realize this would open so quickly. I wouldn't be surprised if SU football players reached out to coach after the Coach Prime experiment. Nothing surprises me at this point.

 

[FrancoPizza]

Did Dino even say goodbye? Maybe Dino jumping ship will help retain certain players who were pledged to that ship.

 

[capeorange]

Seems like JW thinks that we can recruit to Syracuse and find a coach who can win at Syracuse. LGO!

 

[Orangello]

DB is a very proud person. We have all seen this over the last 8 seasons with a tendency towards thin skinned when questioned about decisions made in game. I would have really liked to have seen him do this for his seniors. At he end of the day, IMHO grace is always the hardest thing in the face of adversity.

 

[David321]

Good presser. Wildhack seems quite poised and prepared.

I like Wildhack, he is measured and comes across as careful and methodical. He also shared how 7-5 was the needed number, and I think most in here would agree that was fair.

 

[Newhouser]

Seems like JW thinks that we can recruit to Syracuse and find a coach who can win at Syracuse. LGO!

I hope he would think that.

 

[phil77]

Im sure he has his reasons, whether admirable or not.

But truth be told, I’m ready to forget about Babers so who cares.

Sounds like Chesney

I agree everything he said leads me to believe Chesney will be the guy. They are done with the season also if I am not mistaken so he could start right away.

 

[690West]

Casullo!

I already called Casullo in the other thread!I I get full credit when he’s at the podium

 

[Dcuse]

we're not getting some random guy from outside the northeast. This won't be a Dino or GERG type hire.

To me he wants a teacher, a communicator, a northeast guy, preferably someone with HC experience, P5 experience, etc.

I think the last part may have knocked out Cignetti/Chesney types and opened the door to the Bill O'Brien, Doug Marrone world. Guys calling him would make me think it's someone who didn't realize this would open so quickly. I wouldn't be surprised if SU football players reached out to coach after the Coach Prime experiment. Nothing surprises me at this point.

Stop trying to make Doug Marrone work!

 

[Cuse181]

I question HOW JW asked Dino about coaching the last game. Its certainly possible JW offered it to be kind but the answer was directed to be a "no." I have a very hard time believing Dino wouldn't do it just for his own personal PR

 

[IthacaBarrel]

I already called Casullo in the other thread!I I get full credit when he’s at the podium

noted!

 

[NKR1978]

Im sure he has his reasons, whether admirable or not.

But truth be told, I’m ready to forget about Babers so who cares.

Sounds like Chesney

Chesney seems the most out of the box, high risk, high reward. If he fails we probably circle back to P5 coordinator or NFL position coach.

 

[djcon57]

Prob didnt feel great hearing "Fire Dino" chants (not that I had a problem with them).

Just sayin', I get why he wants to get out of town and not judging him on it

 

[Apdaly]

The surprise phone call comment makes me think maybe someone like rich rod. Morgantown, was mentioned as being north east and has power 5 head coaching experience.

 

[Eric15]

Prob didnt feel great hearing "Fire Dino" chants (not that I had a problem with them).

Just sayin', I get why he wants to get out of town and not judging him on it

Since he's already been fired, I'm guessing the crowd would have been more respectful to him, and likely would have given him an ovation at the very end.

But I agree that I don't blame him for not wanting to coach a team that just fired him. It's inherently uncomfortable/awkward.

 

[upperdeck]

easy for people to say just do it.. You can do just as much for the SRs in your last talk to them without the distraction of the last game of coaching on the field.

 

[721Comstock]

easy for people to say just do it.. You can do just as much for the SRs in your last talk to them without the distraction of the last game of coaching on the field.

OK, but GERG and FHCSMFS both managed to coach out the string with some semblance of dignity.

Whatevs.
Hopefully Nunz manages to rally the troops and win vs Wake, so they get a bowl game.
The kids deserve it, and it would show that this really isn't a total reboot, just in need of an upgrade.

 

[elimunelson]

my guess is JW will pull these writers aside now and clarify some of the things he just said. That press conf had ALOT of information in it.

The P5 experience or HC experience was somewhat confusing IMO. If it's P5 then these smaller type HC candidates are out and yet Thamel mentioned them. I would gather JW fed him those names initially via the head hunter.

Something needs clarifying.

An A plus press conference by John Wildhack.

 

[TheHaze315]

Based on his presser I’d be Surprised if Bob Chesney wasn’t a clear cut number 1 on his list. His season is over so he can interview anytime, if that goes well you’d think this gets wrapped up soon.

 

[bigmike]

Since he's already been fired, I'm guessing the crowd would have been more respectful to him, and likely would have given him an ovation at the very end.

But I agree that I don't blame him for not wanting to coach a team that just fired him. It's inherently uncomfortable/awkward.

I agree with the crowd likely being respectful. Awkward, yes, but wouldn’t you want to lead your “stepsons” one last time to show them how committed you still are to them?

 

[Orijinal]

Dino either is mad about something (maybe JW slightly moved the goalposts or promised him a full year) or he's happy to cut the check and move on

The third option is that he is not happy nor understanding of his firing (which no one would be) and would rather begin his next job search and let the team move on too. I would probably do the exact same thing

This does not have to be just about "taking a check and running" or abandoning the "family"

 

[orangecuse]

Ohana. This is why I value actions over words.

100% There was a thread yesterday that touched/speculated on this, which, IMO I had no doubt to be true.

In my view, this really speaks volumes, actually for me, it simply solidifies how I've felt for a long time. Which is, without a doubt, a full tilt style over substance individual.