New Assistant: Brenden Straughn [Now confirmed]

[JarHeadJim]

Ricky P's favorite haunt.

For 12 seconds!!

 

[orangefog]

Yeah I dont think they think that anymore. Theyve got a whole thread on their board dedicated to this hire and are freaking out. Calling us slimy for hiring the guy just to get Moore lol

My favorite comment “why would he go somewhere that he has to go to classes?”

 

[Cusefan0307]

Yeah I dont think they think that anymore. Theyve got a whole thread on their board dedicated to this hire and are freaking out. Calling us slimy for hiring the guy just to get Moore lol

They also flipped out when Starling committed and claimed we bought him. Rough times in Chapel Hill these days.

 

[OttosDad]

Yeah I dont think they think that anymore. Theyve got a whole thread on their board dedicated to this hire and are freaking out. Calling us slimy for hiring the guy just to get Moore lol

Just remember, nothing will ever be as slimey as creating fake classes for your players to remain eligible!!

 

[hoopsupstate]

At least Carolina acts like we’re relevant. It’s good to see them squirm a little. Wait until Jesse comes back, then they can really worry. Add Mintz and they will go nuts.

 

[Fly Rodder]

Yeah I dont think they think that anymore. Theyve got a whole thread on their board dedicated to this hire and are freaking out. Calling us slimy for hiring the guy just to get Moore lol

I mean, I get it, they're having a rough transition even though they got old man Bacot to come back for his eleventy-first season. But I think Autry has a really solid relationship with Brenden and the Moore possibility, while very very attractive, isn't what was driving this hire.

 

[Orangezoo]

At least Carolina acts like we’re relevant. It’s good to see them squirm a little. Wait until Jesse comes back, then they can really worry. Add Mintz and they will go nuts.

Their perfect post Roy hire isn't so perfect anymore and they are panicking a bit. It's glorious.

 

[Cusefan0307]

83 posts in 54 minutes.LOVE IT!!!

 

[Orangezoo]

So don't want to derail but Cole Swider... is always the first to comment and celebrate any Cuse news. Dude is 90 pct orange these days. I hope when is pro career his over he is on the cuse bench coaching someday.

 

[walsh2012]

WE BACK

 

[walsh2012]

They also flipped out when Starling committed and claimed we bought him. Rough times in Chapel Hill these days.

The audacity hahaha

 

[Forloveoforange]

We have always been scary to them. That is the problem.

 

[hoopsupstate]

At least Carolina acts like we’re relevant. It’s good to see them squirm a little. Wait until Jesse comes back, then they can really worry. Add Mintz and they will go nuts.

I hope Autry makes the entire ACC squirm a little. It’s about time we get our swag back.

 

[Orangezoo]

I hope Autry makes the entire ACC squirm a little. It’s about time we get our swag back.

I'm pumped.

 

[sutomcat]

Welcome to Syracuse Coach Straughn!

I think it is great seeing Coach Autry making the moves that need to be made and moving forward with meaningful progress so quickly.

It is nice to be optimistic about the program again. Woo hoo, let’s go!

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I would surmise that Red was very impressed with how Brendan recruited his son. That connection and first hand information is a huge thing, IMO.

 

[Ozone!]

Our new assistant is a very good coach and great recruiter!

 

[Admiral33]

Yeah I dont think they think that anymore. Theyve got a whole thread on their board dedicated to this hire and are freaking out. Calling us slimy for hiring the guy just to get Moore lol

What's there forum called? Can't find it.

 

[two3zone]

 

[walsh2012]

Red is doing better than I could have ever hoped. I don’t think Moore + Jesse + Judah is a stretch to hit and if it does we will be dangerous

 

[CuseMan4]

Red is doing better than I could have ever hoped. I don’t think Moore + Jesse + Judah is a stretch to hit and if it does we will be dangerous

Yup, I actually think that’s very possible.

I legitimately think we can have a starting line up of:

Pg-Mintz
SG-Starling
SF/3rd guard-Moore
PF-Benny
C-Edwards

From what I have been hearing this is definitely not impossible…that might be one of the most talented starting line ups we’ve had 1 through 5 since maybe 2011/2012??? If Red can coach a lick that’s a title contender starting line up.

 

[UpstateSM]

I just bought a 247 membership so I can watch other fanbases cry

 

[JDubbin]

 

[cuseallday]

Love this hire to the moon and back. D.C. recruiting connections so strong. Let's go wrap up a commitment from Donnie Freeman

 

[SUFan44]

Red is doing better than I could have ever hoped. I don’t think Moore + Jesse + Judah is a stretch to hit and if it does we will be dangerous

This is the optimal outcome.

"Not impossible" means to me the likelihood of this happening is ~30-50%. I could be wrong. And I hope it's a higher percentage.

Jesse is the key, IMO. If he comes back, and one of the guards - Mintz or Moore - I think we'll be good enough to be a Top 25-40 team.

If all three things happen, I think that's a Top 20 starting 5. Maybe better.