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Message: [QUOTE="JDOrange, post: 3877887, member: 1807"] It's a bold move for sure. Going the Shay-type route would have been the conservative and obvious choice. This is the high risk, high reward choice. I'm excited to see how it works out. Couple additional thoughts: [LIST] [*]I'm not concerned with Gary's age or his knowledge of the current men's game. I think he'll make that transition easily. What I think this program needs right now is leadership and some energy [*]I have a hunch he'll be a great recruiter. I assume that from the way he's built up the women's program that he's done well in that department. Would love to hear more from those in the know on the women's program. [*]If March does end up sticking around (and I will go on record and say I hope he does), will be interested to see what the offense looks like with the Gait influence. When the offense has been on in the March era it's looked fantastic. When it has been off it has looked rough, with a lot of sloppy play and hero ball moves. More consistency is needed. [*]If the Petro news is true, that is intriguing in a million ways. His last decade or so at Hop was not inspiring and alot of Hop fans were wondering if the modern game had passed him by. Maybe the year off allowed him to reset and revise his defensive philosophy a bit. Still a concern. [LIST] [*]Have to think he's a great recruiter given the classes he's brought in over the years, and most of his former players (at least the top players) seem to adore him [*]One of his sons is the #2 '22 recruit (behind Spallina) and Cuse finished in his top 3 before he committed to UNC. It was believed by many that he would play for his father at Hop before he was let go. Wonder if this would change anything... [*]How long does he stick around? He has been very clear about wanting to coach a P5 school again. Assume this would be a temporary gig to get back to being a HC? [/LIST] [/LIST] I was in the camp that felt like a change was needed. We should all appreciate the job that Desko has done over these years. He's a legend and that 2000's run of championships was as impressive as any other. I'm excited by the move and can't wait to see what this team looks like in '22. LGO [/QUOTE]

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