Syracuse's new AD John Wildhack is at the podium now. 'It is great to be home'
Syracuse AD John Wildhack thanking SU staffers, introducing family. Spoke w/ wife Amy and kids: "This has to be a we decision, not a me."
Wildhack thanks his boss at
@espn, John Skipper. 'I'm eternally grateful for his support and all my ESPN colleagues.'
Wildhack: 'Syracuse Athletics is in a position of strength.'
Wildhack touts
#Cuse success on and off the field. 63 % of S-As had better than 3.0 GPA in 2015-16.
Wildhack: 'I have quickly learned we have a terrific group of head coaches who are deeply committed to our student-athletes.'
Wildhack: "We want our program to be a point of pride.'
Wildhack thanks the fans for their support of
@Cuse athletics. Remembers his time at Archbold and in Sept 1980 at opening of Carrier Dome.
Wildhack: "I'm honored. I'm humbled. And I cannot wait to get started."
New Syracuse AD John Wildhack asked about longevity. Mentions being an SU grad, Buffalo native. "CNY is important to me and my family."
Wildhack points out that the Syracuse brand is recognized nationally and internationally. Says "best days for this university are ahead."
Wildhack on football: "We are going to go spread and go faster than anyone else. "
Syracuse AD John Wildhack raves about football coach Dino Babers' philosophy w/ systems on offense (hurry-up spread) and defense (Tampa 2).
Wildhack said several experts/analysts at ESPN reached out to Wildhack when Babers was hired to tell him that Babers would be a great coach
Wildhack: "The love I have for this University is significant."
Wildhack: "It feels so right. It feels so right."
New Syracuse AD John Wildhack said SU MBB coach Jim Boeheim used to go to his grandpa's store to buy soda as a kid.
Wildhack on Boeheim: "No one is more dedicated to Syracuse University and the community than Jim and his wife, Juli.
New Syracuse AD John Wildhack says he'll sit down with Dino Babers about non-conference football scheduling.
Wildhack asked about Boeheim-Hopkins succession plan. Cites both coaches commitment. 'We want to navigate that as best as we can.'
Wildhack is done at the podium. Now taking photos with family.