Jason Hart is the only Orange option I hope is considered

[DilemaCuse]

If we can’t get Oats the next best thing would be his assistant Bryan Hodgson. He is Oats lead recruiter and has been since Buffalo. He recruited Canada for Alabama and got a couple of their top prospects. He also has a Junior College coaching background and recruits them as well.

He was born in New York and Syracuse was his favorite team growing up.

Several names out there that would make sense and this guy deserves a look.

In my personal opinion I want someone with experience. John Becker has always been a guy I thought would do great at Syracuse. Coaches a great defense and wins games.

Bryan Hodgson , Head Coach (BK), Arkansas State Red Wolves

Bryan Hodgson is the Head Coach for the Arkansas State Red Wolves

247sports.com

Hes got a pretty good profile, it looks like he is credited for landing more talent than our 3 assistants combined in the last couple cycles

 

[UpstateSM]

Rick Pitino would be amazing here

 

[Cuse1055]

Rick Pitino would be amazing here

Added bonus: we would get to see the orange Dumb and Dumber suit on the sideline.

 

[phil77]

Pay Oats whatever it takes don’t mess around and try and get cute. The hire is clear just pay him and get him here.

 

[hoopsupstate]

If we are going outside the tree, I’d like to see Chris Mack. I don’t think he would come here. I think Mike Boynton will get a look too. Oats ain’t coming here.

You must be kidding. If you look up the definition of “sleeze” Chris Mack’s name will come up.

 

[AZOrange]

You must be kidding. If you look up the definition of “sleeze” Chris Mack’s name will come up.

Ummm…we need that

 

[DoctorBombay]

I'm all for winning, and don't mind if we cut some corners to get there since other teams do a lot worse. However, I draw the line with slick Rick. No way, no thanks.

Under the terms that have already been outlined: 2-3 yr stint, post-JB transition, SU ties, vindication (for him), at a lower-then-normal salary, proven winning system, then why not?
If this is about the “moral high ground”, then that’s being way overblown, imo. College sports is a bizness, as the nil has readily illustrated, & JB wasn’t exactly squeaky clean in the purity dept.
Pitino would be a tremendous hire & have this thing humming in a couple of years at most. He then retires into the sunset at the place where he started. If we’re a Big Boy program then let’s act like it. Hire the man. JMHO

 

[Nicknack]

Under the terms that have already been outlined: 2-3 yr stint, post-JB transition, SU ties, vindication (for him), at a lower-then-normal salary, proven winning system, then why not?
If this is about the “moral high ground”, then that’s being way overblown, imo. College sports is a bizness, as the nil has readily illustrated, & JB wasn’t exactly squeaky clean in the purity dept.
Pitino would be a tremendous hire & have this thing humming in a couple of years at most. He then retires into the sunset at the place where he started. If we’re a Big Boy program then let’s act like it. Hire the man. JMHO

You know what, maybe. Thinking about this more, while I really dislike Rick, you're right in that he would have things humming quickly. He might also be one of the surest hires we could make. Okay, I'm on board.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Added bonus: we would get to see the orange Dumb and Dumber suit on the sideline.

I am ALL CHIPS IN

 

[two3zone]

Oats grew up a Syracuse fan as well correct?

“Dream school”

 

[STEVEHOLT]

Yeah, if he does well at Cincy(and he’s off to a solid start), I would be very interested. Young guy but very experienced, built up a consistent winner at UNC-G. Lots to like there. Would he recruit well in the northeast would be my question?

Do we now ?

 

[OrangeDW]

Do we now ?

No…..

Which is why I want someone who will.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

I will put in 10k right now in a go fund me campaign to hire the Rick

 

[Jeremy L.]

I've been on the Rick Pitino train for a while now. If we're going with a tie to the Orange family, a coach with proven success, and can bring different flavor to the Hill, Rick would be the move IMO.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Ummm…we need that

Not for nothing, but Mack hasn’t been exactly killing it at Louisville even with the cheating. He has 3 more wins than us over the same time period.

 

[phil77]

I've been on the Rick Pitino train for a while now. If we're going with a tie to the Orange family, a coach with proven success, and can bring different flavor to the Hill, Rick would be the move IMO.

I would rather hire Rick than any internal options or Mike Hopkins.

 

[MDCuse]

Getting back to Jason Hart, his name intrigues me quite a bit. We know he has the ties to the program, but his name carries A LOT of weight. I think that would give a major boost to recruiting.

 

[Ozone!]

Coach Hodgson

Official Website of Bryan Hodgson

www.coachhodgson.com

 

[cuseincincy]

So much silliness and delusions of grandeur prevalent in this thread. Or is it just evidence that NY legalized recreational use?

 

[SU94]

You must be kidding. If you look up the definition of “sleeze” Chris Mack’s name will come up.

What's worse is that he offers pretentious sleeze.

 

[Killdozer]

I will be happy with anyone that doesn't run a strictly zone defense

 

[OrangeDW]

Getting back to Jason Hart, his name intrigues me quite a bit. We know he has the ties to the program, but his name carries A LOT of weight. I think that would give a major boost to recruiting.

Yup. He’s on the rise and seems to be highly respected. I’m sure his goal is NBA head coach…could a high profile stint turning his alma mater around get him there? Let’s face it…. A lot of guys can coach. Holding some clout is just a part of it that separates guys, at that level.

 

[bozophobe]

At the very least, the prospect of re-opening the California pipeline again for recruits, somewhat, would be neat. I know that ship largely sailed after the glorious Eighties era where ESPN still focused the nation heavily on the Big East, and young players named O'Bannon or McCorkle or Hopkins would catch games after school.