“This is a happy day for Syracuse, I’m so overjoyed,” says Chancellor Kent Syverud
“This is a coach who wants her students to succeed as human beings, and as students and on the court,” says Syverud about Legette-Jack.
“I know Coach Legette-Jack will make this a better place” - Chancellor Syverud
“Welcome home Coach, we are with you all the way” - Chancellor Syverud
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“Coach Legette-Jack is the right person at the right time to lead this program” - Director of Athletics John Wildhack
“Coach has the experience, she has the expertise, she has the vision and she has unsurpassed passion,” said Wildhack
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“The feeling that just continues to come over me is that I am home,” said Legette-Jack
“This place is special, people that come to Syracuse, they don’t come as a viable option, they come become it’s a destination,” said Legette-Jack
“We don’t fight to keep the doors closed here, if you leave here….you’re gonna miss out. It’s an honor to open the door and let you in,” said Legette-Jack
“If you come to us, you’re gonna have to go through us,” said Legette-Jack
“We’re gonna move forward,” said Legette-Jack.
“I’m excited, I’m humbled,” said Legette-Jack
“Tell the world it never went away,” said Legette-Jack
“Let’s get to work” - Legette-Jack
“It’s the best school in the country, and I’m here, and we’re here, and we’re ready to take on this thing,” Legette-Jack said on recruiting
“That block S says a lot,” Legette-Jack said
“I think it’s essential, I think it’s imperative,” Legette-Jack said on women coaching women
“We’re gonna find out how truthful people are,” Legette-Jack said
“If you love it, love it when it’s tough, love it when it’s great,” Legette-Jack said
“I had to do the work, if you know John, there’s no giving, you have to earn,” Legette-Jack said
“I couldn’t even tell you how excited I was about this opportunity,” Legette-Jack said
“These young people have dreams like I did,” Legette-Jack said
“Don’t tell me your dreams and not believe in them,” Legette-Jack said
“There’s no apologies for being your authentic self,” Legette-Jack. “I’m wearing my own shoes, and they fit perfectly.”
“It’s not work when you love it,” Legette-Jack said on her job
