Gerry McNamara at 40

[jordville]

Excellent piece by Donna on G-Mac...

 

[4evaOrange]

Excellent piece by Donna on G-Mac...

This headline makes it seem he left.

 

[elimunelson]

I always thought he'd make a fantastic BC HC if he decides to spread his wings at some point. He's an identity and they need one. Of course any caviat is he contractually is allowed to come back.

I do hope he gets a chance to be a HC somewhere big and can turn a program around. Him being an asst at Syracuse for too long IMO isn't a good thing for Gerry

 

[cusefan88]

Sounds like Gerry loves Syracuse but also wants to be a HC. He'll leave only for the absolute perfect spot.

 

[rrlbees]

Another great article by Donna. Her and Mike do an excellent job with these type of articles.

 

[orangepassion]

Another great article by Donna. Her and Mike do an excellent job with these type of articles.

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[samspann1]

Damn, this makes me feel very old.

 

[sweetpea]

I always thought he'd make a fantastic BC HC if he decides to spread his wings at some point. He's an identity and they need one. Of course any caviat is he contractually is allowed to come back.

I do hope he gets a chance to be a HC somewhere big and can turn a program around. Him being an asst at Syracuse for too long IMO isn't a good thing for Gerry

I hope Gerry does whatever he and his wife think is best for their family. I don't understand what the issue of staying in Syracuse is and why it isn't a good thing. Gerry has an important job at a big time school and I'm glad he and the staff are going to keep our long term success going.

 

[sutomcat]

I hope Gerry does whatever he and his wife think is best for their family. I don't understand what the issue of staying in Syracuse is and why it isn't a good thing. Gerry has an important job at a big time school and I'm glad he and the staff are going to keep our long term success going.

If you know Gerry at all, the guy is super competitive.

He wants to be the best at anything he does. That includes coaching. I get that he wants a chance to be a HC and am glad he is willing to wait for a school that gives him a reasonable chance to be successful.

Should have just gotten a nice bump in pay with the change in job title.

Hoping he stays for a while longer and continues to do a great job with our guards. He has his hands full this year with all the new players on the team.

 

[sufandu]

I hope Gerry does what is best for Syracuse basketball because, well, I'm a Syracuse fan and I want my team to win.

I expect Gerry to always weigh his options and do what he thinks is best for him and his family. And that's exactly what he should do because that's what responsible adults do.

 

[Orangezoo]

I hope Gerry does what is best for Syracuse basketball because, well, I'm a Syracuse fan and I want my team to win.

I expect Gerry to always weigh his options and do what he thinks is best for him and his family. And that's exactly what he should do because that's what responsible adults do.

2 or 3 really strong years with Red out of the gate and I think you will see him move on. Gives Griff and Straughn a chance to get promoted and both those guys a shot to help their own careers take the next step. Then bring in another strong coach/recruiter either externally or someone rising up from the cuse family.

 

[Cusefan0307]

I said before Red was officially hired that Gerry will only leave for the right opportunity. At this point he's lived in Syracuse over half his life and is engrained in the community. I think people who don't live here don't understand.

 

[hoopsupstate]

His kids are becoming an age that it will be difficult to pack up and leave. Associate head coach is not a bad gig.

 

[sufandu]

His kids are becoming an age that it will be difficult to pack up and leave. Associate head coach is not a bad gig.

I don't know that kids' ages play that much of a role for most coaches. Guys with kids pick up and move all the time, it comes with the territory. It's a little like being a military kid.

 

[Eric15]

I'm sure Gerry is excited to be more of a "partner" to Red than he was to JB, especially on gameday. Like for instance, I envision Gerry actually sitting next to Autry on the bench and them working together, where JB always kept like 3 players in between him and the assistants and literally never listened to advice from them during the game.

 

[NorSyr66]

I'm sure Gerry is excited to be more of a "partner" to Red than he was to JB, especially on gameday. Like for instance, I envision Gerry actually sitting next to Autry on the bench and them working together, where JB always kept like 3 players in between him and the assistants and literally never listened to advice from them during the game.

I sure hope Gerry moves up a few seats as you suggest. Always questioned the lack if assistant coaches input during games.

 

[MSOrange]

I'm sure Gerry will be in demand if we get this program turned around. Let's be honest, most assistants who get hired are coming from programs who are a little hotter than we've been the past few seasons.

 

[dasher]

I'm sure Gerry will be in demand if we get this program turned around. Let's be honest, most assistants who get hired are coming from programs who are a little hotter than we've been the past few seasons.

And with that, I hope Gerry gets a great opportunity down the road.

 

[OrangeDW]

I don't know that kids' ages play that much of a role for most coaches. Guys with kids pick up and move all the time, it comes with the territory. It's a little like being a military kid.

Maybe, but a lot of those coaches have already been bouncing around all along.

GMac has basically been here since he was 18-19? He’s only coached here.

A little different leaving for the first time at age 40 vs. leaving for the 7th time or whatever at age 40.

 

[UpstateSM]

I could see GMac to Fairfield if we have a good season. They'll pay very well.