GMAC is crushing it so far

[RF2044]

And my response was inclusive of current state.

I don't want to hear about "crushing" press conferences, after everyone got so worked up about Red ostensibly doing the same thing. It was a fun press conference.

Looks like he also brought in a good staff, although Brunt seems to be in limbo. So let's wait for the official announcement.

His next task was to meet with the players, and retain the ones who he indicated that the "cupboard wasn't bare." So far, everyone but Kiyan has left [White up in the air]. So from a player retention standpoint, I don't think he is crushing it. I personally am happy to see a roster overhaul, but personal opinions aside, I think people could look at this and not put it in the "crushing" column.

Very happy about 3M. Off to a great start recruiting.

Doty via portal. So far, so good. 9 more spots to fill. Not "crushing" it yet.

Again, not sure why any opinion that isn't blindly swinging from the chandellier is viewed as negative. Gerry is off to a great start in some respects, and in others -- TBD.

Update -- Brunt is now apparently confirmed. CRUSHED the assembly of the staff!

Only outstanding question is: who's the GM?

 

[PhatOrange]

i think there's a reason the op said "so far".

Well he so far isn't crushing anything.

 

[rrlbees]

Well he so far isn't crushing anything.

noted

 

[LpoolNative]

Well he so far isn't crushing anything.

This is objectively false.

 

[BEGood]

Well he so far isn't crushing anything.

I know I’ve been scolded for saying my opinion here but can we just relax and see how this pans out. Why we gotta be so negative?

 

[cusefan88]

From a coaching staff perspective, very happy so far.

 

[Cappy3]

From a coaching staff perspective, very happy so far.

Coaching staff agree. But players don’t share the enthu7. Best are Doty and MMM, and neither strike me as guys who will light up the ACC next year. Couple years maybe.

 

[LpoolNative]

Coaching staff agree. But players don’t share the enthu7. Best are Doty and MMM, and neither strike me as guys who will light up the ACC next year. Couple years maybe.

Those are our only additions so far… it’s been 2 days… relax.

 

[orangemass]

We need to get to level 5 obviously

These amps go to 11

 

[rrlbees]

Coaching staff agree. But players don’t share the enthu7. Best are Doty and MMM, and neither strike me as guys who will light up the ACC next year. Couple years maybe.

we're day 2 in the portal. are a lot of the high end guys already announcing where they are going? Kids are engaging in bidding wars.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

This is objectively false.

Also literally.

 

[SUFan44]

We have three players in the fold right now. Three.

I'll reserve judgement on how much we're "crushing it" until I see how the roster comes together.

Honestly, the groupthink around here is getting deep. We're all excited about McNamara, but the need to shout down any opinion that isn't wild-eyed optimistic is getting boring.

Everyone has 3 players.

 

[Cappy3]

Those are our only additions so far… it’s been 2 days… relax.

Responding to “crushing it” and “so far”. Maybe he should relax too.

 

[Cheriehoop]

Crushing it? He's lost half his team and his staff and one portal kid are from Siena.

You forgot for some reason the European player, Mark Murano Mahmutovic? Hmm

 

[Cappy3]

we're day 2 in the portal. are a lot of the high end guys already announcing where they are going? Kids are engaging in bidding wars.

I agree. What’s that got to do with “crushing it so far”. That seems to invite evaluating what he’s donr, you know, so far.

 

[Cappy3]

You forgot for some reason the European player, Mark Murano Mahmutovic? Hmm

Who averaged 13 pts in a league a step (or more) below D1. He might eventually be something, but let’s not go overboard.

 

[LpoolNative]

Who averaged 13 pts in a league a step (or more) below D1. He might eventually be something, but let’s not go overboard.

He averaged 20 a game actually.

 

[BEGood]

Who averaged 13 pts in a league a step (or more) below D1. He might eventually be something, but let’s not go overboard.

If you are going to be negative can you at least be accurate with your stats?

 

[Cappy3]

He averaged 20 a game actually.

That was in the FIBA under 18 tournament, not the league.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

I know I’ve been scolded for saying my opinion here but can we just relax and see how this pans out. Why we gotta be so negative?

Now say the same things to the folks being overly optimistic despite having 2 players, one from the MAAC

 

[rrlbees]

Who averaged 13 pts in a league a step (or more) below D1. He might eventually be something, but let’s not go overboard.

and a step or two above his age bracket. as i pointed out in another post, most everyone on his team is early 20's. he turned 19 just last month. look at just before that league when he played age appropriate. he kicked ass. and the guys who get paid to do such analysis, think this was a great pickup. be happy.

 

[Cappy3]

and a step or two above his age bracket. as i pointed out in another post, most everyone on his team is early 20's. he turned 19 just last month. look at just before that league when he played age appropriate. he kicked ass. and the guys who get paid to do such analysis, think this was a great pickup. be happy.

Well, many of the D1 guys will also be older than him. He has potential I agree, but some posters already have him starting and averaging 20. Just trying to slow things down a bit.

 

[Cuse House]

My original post has a key phrase “so far.” Things aren’t instantaneous, they take time. He’s done everything this board wanted thus far. Good staff, euro guy, cleared out the roster. We can only judge him on the first week, and he has nailed it. This does not mean he will ultimately be successful in the portal or on the court. All I’m saying is he’s done a great job with his initial moves.

I understand we have been beaten down for the last decade, but we can still celebrate small victories along the way. Carry on.

 

[jordoo]

Now say the same things to the folks being overly optimistic despite having 2 players, one from the MAAC

Great point. All these arguments can be made in both directions. Once the team is done being assembled we can make better evaluations. Even then we will have to wait on results to know if Gerry crushed it in year one.

 

[BEGood]

Now say the same things to the folks being overly optimistic despite having 2 players, one from the MAAC

Why would I attack people being optimistic? The portal opened yesterday you know right? Also Doty is a solid pickup and you will see that.