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[QUOTE="HtownOrange, post: 2904201, member: 622"]
It's not a case of inability to draw, rather a case of the top recruits don't fit the system.  JB has gotten top recruits in the past but now passes on those that don't fit his ideals.

As to a future coach, I don't agree that a future coach will have an issue installing his own system.  If the new coach (whenever it happens) has a proven system, the then AD is likely to allow him to play his own style.  Hopkins went to UW, not much in the cupboard but has them playing decent ball in year 2.  Not sure why a top level coach could not do the same at SU.  If you have proof that it will not be possible, then put it out here to show why SU will not land a top level coach and how the next coach will fail.

SU is a good job.  Most coaches like the idea of stability.  SU will give a new guy the chance to prove himself.  There has been one coach for 40+ years now.  How does that make SU a tier 2 coaching destination?  I get why Hop moved on, he didn't want to wait another 5 years.  He is ready to lead his own team.  That does not equate to SU being a second rate job.

I would not expect to steal a HC from a peer level school (Coach K Bennett, Hopkins, Williams, Izzo, etc.) nor some coaches that love where they are, but there are plenty of good coaches willing to take a top tier job, with a crazy large fan base, and the biggest on campus arena.

Anyway, these are my opinions.  You have not swayed me.  I will, of course, consider any serious discussion on the matter as we know JB will not coach forever.
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