Gerry Staff Predictions…

[Toga]

 

[Cusefan69]

 

[tptcuse]

The fact that Gerry is bringing in some important, talented minds from outside the family is critical and very encouraging.

Definitely. Add AO as a family hire and it’s a great group. He was one of the smartest players academically we have ever had and also played extremely smart.

 

[Bulldog04]

I haven’t heard a word about it

None of us have. Eerily quiet

 

[BEGood]

None of us have. Eerily quiet

We are gonna have a Gm right?

 

[721Comstock]

Definitely. Add AO as a family hire and it’s a great group. He was one of the smartest players we have ever had and played extremely smart.

So - what exactly do we know about AO as a coach?

And why is he “the one” we want as a “family” hire?

As has been proven hundreds of times across college & pro sports -
The best performing athletes rarely make the best coaches.

Otherwise - why weren’t guys like Jordan and Gretzky GOATs when In coaching/ownership positions?

And FWIW - I think Rick Jackson was actually a more skilled Big than AO was.

 

[007]

We are gonna have a Gm right?

Yes

 

[Toga]

Ed Orgeron for General Manager. You WILL donate!

 

[AngryOtto]

So - what exactly do we know about AO as a coach?

And why is he “the one” we want as a “family” hire?

As has been proven hundreds of times across college & pro sports -
The best performing athletes rarely make the best coaches.

Otherwise - why weren’t guys like Jordan and Gretzky GOATs when In coaching/ownership positions?

And FWIW - I think Rick Jackson was actually a more skilled Big than AO was.

The bigs on Siena played fundamentally sound. Announcers during the Duke game commented how well coached and fundamentally sound.

 

[shu 49]

So - what exactly do we know about AO as a coach?

And why is he “the one” we want as a “family” hire?

As has been proven hundreds of times across college & pro sports -
The best performing athletes rarely make the best coaches.

Otherwise - why weren’t guys like Jordan and Gretzky GOATs when In coaching/ownership positions?

And FWIW - I think Rick Jackson was actually a more skilled Big than AO was.

He is a good bigs coach. We need that.

 

[tptcuse]

So - what exactly do we know about AO as a coach?

And why is he “the one” we want as a “family” hire?

As has been proven hundreds of times across college & pro sports -
The best performing athletes rarely make the best coaches.

Otherwise - why weren’t guys like Jordan and Gretzky GOATs when In coaching/ownership positions?

And FWIW - I think Rick Jackson was actually a more skilled Big than AO was.

In the very limited games I saw, the Siena big men played smart, like AO did. He's not a typical athlete-becomes-coach, in my opinion. He was a big guy who wasn't that tall and couldn't really jump, yet he played much bigger and smarter than his natural skills would have suggested he would.

 

[BrookhavenCuse]

In the very limited games I saw, the Siena big men played smart, like AO did. He's not a typical athlete-becomes-coach, in my opinion. He was a big guy who wasn't that tall and couldn't really jump, yet he played much bigger and smarter than his natural skills would have suggested he would.

“A big guy who wasn’t tall”…6’9 isn’t tall enough in college?
“Yet he played much bigger”…So he was 6’9 260 in college but he played like what 7’2 325?
Help me understand your logic.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

In the very limited games I saw, the Siena big men played smart, like AO did. He's not a typical athlete-becomes-coach, in my opinion. He was a big guy who wasn't that tall and couldn't really jump, yet he played much bigger and smarter than his natural skills would have suggested he would.

AO is somewhat quiet but has the makings of a good coach. Folefac wasn't supposed to be the starting center but did well when pressed into starting duties. Mulvey played limited minutes, but when asked to play starters minutes down the stretch, he responded admirably. A very nice passer, and also really helped the team by staying out of foul trouble.

AO will do a good job. Especially with the other three onboard.

Also, I still believe Blackwell is coming. Whether it's as GM, player personnel or as an assistant coach, I'm not sure. But, he would be too valuable to leave behind.

 

[JOC44]

Definitely. Add AO as a family hire and it’s a great group. He was one of the smartest players academically we have ever had and also played extremely smart.

And AO ups the staff's rapper quotient. Great collab on Unfinished Business.

It's a brand new day
The critics gonna doubt us
But the truth is
They don't know nothing about us

Flashy style of play
Stay in the top ten
Just like DJ Khalid says
All we do is win

 

[tptcuse]

“A big guy who wasn’t tall”…6’9 isn’t tall enough in college?
“Yet he played much bigger”…So he was 6’9 260 in college but he played like what 7’2 325?
Help me understand your logic.

I just meant he was a 6'9" center who didn't really jump but had a ton of blocks and great post moves. But at least you're not personally attacking me this time.

 

[721Comstock]

I just meant he was a 6'9" center who didn't really jump but had a ton of blocks and great post moves. But at least you're not personally attacking me this time.

Uh, except - he didn’t.

www.orangehoops.org/AOnuaku.htm

148 blocks in 134 games = 1.1 blocks/game.

His best season was 53 swats in 38 games = 1.4 / game.

AO lands at #15 all-time at Cuse for career blocks.
Baye “the Matrix” Keita is just ahead of him.

www.orangehoops.org/Syracuse%20Top%20100%20Blocked%20Shots.htm


While he was absolutely a defensive presence at the 5,
swatting shots wasn’t the main feature of him being so.

 

[FloridaCuse]

 

[tptcuse]

Uh, except - he didn’t.

www.orangehoops.org/AOnuaku.htm

148 blocks in 134 games = 1.1 blocks/game.

His best season was 53 swats in 38 games = 1.4 / game.

AO lands at #15 all-time at Cuse for career blocks.
Baye “the Matrix” Keita is just ahead of him.

www.orangehoops.org/Syracuse%20Top%20100%20Blocked%20Shots.htm


While he was absolutely a defensive presence at the 5,
swatting shots wasn’t the main feature of him being so.

I guess I am remembering incorrectly. In my mind, he was limited in terms of his sheer athletic ability. It always struck me as him playing smarter than the opposing center which is why I think he would make a good coach. I am not sure I am disagreeing with anyone here.

 

[FloridaCuse]

 

[dasher]

To clear one name off the GM table, I am announcing that "If nominated, I will not run; if elected, I will not serve”.

I'm just getting told this now. I feel blindsighted

 

[tptcuse]

From the article: "Syracuse is expected to have a general manager next season. It can carry as many as five assistant coaches, as well as additional staff members."

 

[dasher]

So - what exactly do we know about AO as a coach?

And why is he “the one” we want as a “family” hire?

As has been proven hundreds of times across college & pro sports -
The best performing athletes rarely make the best coaches.

Otherwise - why weren’t guys like Jordan and Gretzky GOATs when In coaching/ownership positions?

And FWIW - I think Rick Jackson was actually a more skilled Big than AO was.

Gerry thinks AO is a genius at teaching big men. Really. And he has worked with him. After what we have had for big men coaches, I will happily sign up for that.

 

[Frozen]

Bravo to Gerry for looking outside the SU family for the best assistant coaches available.

 

[tptcuse]

Uh, except - he didn’t.

www.orangehoops.org/AOnuaku.htm

148 blocks in 134 games = 1.1 blocks/game.

His best season was 53 swats in 38 games = 1.4 / game.

AO lands at #15 all-time at Cuse for career blocks.
Baye “the Matrix” Keita is just ahead of him.

www.orangehoops.org/Syracuse%20Top%20100%20Blocked%20Shots.htm


While he was absolutely a defensive presence at the 5,
swatting shots wasn’t the main feature of him being so.

Okay, I just checked. I wasn't completely imagining it.

In his last season, he had several games with multiple blocks, including 6 against UConn, 4 against Providence, and 3 against Villanova towards the end of the season.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/arinze-onuaku-1/gamelog/2010

Same in 2008-2009, with several games with three or four blocks.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/arinze-onuaku-1/gamelog/2009

 

[OttoinGrotto]

So - what exactly do we know about AO as a coach?

And why is he “the one” we want as a “family” hire?

As has been proven hundreds of times across college & pro sports -
The best performing athletes rarely make the best coaches.

Otherwise - why weren’t guys like Jordan and Gretzky GOATs when In coaching/ownership positions?

And FWIW - I think Rick Jackson was actually a more skilled Big than AO was.

Whoa, your last line, no way.

Arinze had moves. Jackson had a jump hook.

And let himself get pushed out of his spot way too often.