Next coach

[orangezen]

Tony Bennett if these guys don’t make it up to the hill.

He’s a hell of a singer

 

[Col. Bleep]

I’d just go after Jay Wright, Brad Stevens or Billy Donovan.

All 3 are great.
But: Jay Wright
The first call.
He has absolutely nothing to prove and highly doubt he would have any interest in coming to Syracuse or dealing witht what the college game has become.
But never hurts to ask the best first.

 

[two3zone]

All 3 are great.
But: Jay Wright
The first call.
He has absolutely nothing to prove and highly doubt he would have any interest in coming to Syracuse or dealing witht what the college game has become.
But never hurts to ask the best first.

I should’ve used the sarcasm text, he would’ve just stayed at nova if he wanted to keep coaching.

 

[TheHaze315]

If Red is the next coach I think we’ll have a new record low for season tickets.

 

[two3zone]

If Red is the next coach I think we’ll have a new record low for season tickets.

Yet Gmac as the next coach will pack the joint?

 

[Col. Bleep]

I should’ve used the sarcasm text, he would’ve just stayed at nova if he wanted to keep coaching.

Of course.
But if you don't ask you'll never get.
Impossible.
But worth a ten second phone call.
(Although he might hang up the phone even faster than that).

 

[PauliePeppas]

Shaka Shaka Shaka

 

[Cusefan69]

Of course.
But if you don't ask you'll never get.
Impossible.
But worth a ten second phone call.
(Although he might hang up the phone even faster than that).

Agree you do make the call or use back channels. Due diligence. If he says no you have your answer. Maybe he is missing the sidelines some and entertains a call. Maybe he takes the call as a courtesy and provides JW with a name or 2 that was not on his radar or he had out of his top 5.

 

[TheHaze315]

Yet Gmac as the next coach will pack the joint?

the number will be even lower if Gmac got the nod, if we stay in house it’ll be more of the same.

 

[l'orange]

Wright deserves a call. Is it a hail mary? Yes, but still worth a shot.
Probably a pipe dream but getting Hop back as an assistant under Wright would be the dream come true for me IMHO.

 

[Cuse181]

Wright deserves a call. Is it a hail mary? Yes, but still worth a shot.
Probably a pipe dream but getting Hop back as an assistant under Wright would be the dream come true for me IMHO.

Wright is more than a hail mary, it’s impossible. If he wanted to coach again he would’ve never left nova. He’s not urban Meyer. Maybe he goes D2 like Calhoun does? But he’ll never coach a D1 school not named Nova.

 

[Cuse4455]

Matt Langel 4x COY at Colgate. In our budget and has a great offensive system.

 

[Cusefan69]

Wright is more than a hail mary, it’s impossible. If he wanted to coach again he would’ve never left nova. He’s not urban Meyer. Maybe he goes D2 like Calhoun does? But he’ll never coach a D1 school not named Nova.

Disagree. Coaches step away from the game (using that generally for any sport) and are convinced to come back either due to money, boredom, competition, their wives kicking them out or you name it. Does that mean he will? Maybe he will or maybe he won't.

 

[Cuse181]

Disagree. Coaches step away from the game (using that generally for any sport) and are convinced to come back either due to money, boredom, competition, their wives kicking them out or you name it. Does that mean he will? Maybe he will or maybe he won't.

All I’m saying is Nova is the only place he’d go back to. They’re in the same boat as Syracuse, and they paid him far more.

 

[Sherman20]

I also love Buzz Williams. He’s a program builder. He’s turned programs around and won at every place he’s been. He now has Texas A&M in the top 25/second place in the SEC after only a few years. The guy is charismatic, he can coach and recruit, knows how to build a culture and players love him. And he tends to prefer to move around and build programs. The only issue is that he’s back home in Texas, so he may not want to leave for another few years. We’ll see. He could win at Syracuse and he respects JB and our program. He’s coached in the ACC before and he might see the upside here with the rich history, the facilities, revenue potential, fan support and basketball being the priority/big game in town.

 

[OrlandoCuse]

I also love Buzz Williams. He’s a program builder. He’s turned programs around and won at every place he’s been. He now has Texas A&M in the top 25second place in the SEC after only a few years. The guy is charismatic, he can coach and recruit, knows how to build a culture and players love him. And he tends to prefer to move around and build programs. The only issue is that he’s back home in Texas, so he may not want you leave for another few years. We’ll see. He could win at Syracuse and he respects JB and our program. He’s coached in the ACC before and he might see the upside here with the rich history, the facilities, revenue potential, fan support and basketball being the priority/big game in town.

I like Buzz but I’m fairly sure aTm has a sizable buyout protecting his contract. They have deep coffers and are not afraid to use them.

 

[Otto'd]

You call Jay wright, tell him to name his price, and resort to begging if need be. Do the same with Miller if Wright declines. Lastly, hit for Cooley or Langel if those don't pan out.

Done.

Cooley aint coming. I like the other ideas though.

 

[Otto'd]

He has absolutely nothing to prove and highly doubt he would have any interest in coming to Syracuse or dealing witht what the college game has become.
But never hurts to ask the best first.

Nope it doesnt, but what you said is exactly why he left. I dont see it. But former coaches are notorious mind changes. Always worth an overture

 

[orangepassion]

Wright is more than a hail mary, it’s impossible. If he wanted to coach again he would’ve never left nova. He’s not urban Meyer. Maybe he goes D2 like Calhoun does? But he’ll never coach a D1 school not named Nova.

What else did Jay tell you when you spoke to him about it?

 

[Sbucketball]

You don’t name an interim coach during the offseason.

I hear you, but just because it's unusual doesn't mean it can't happen. I'm not saying it will happen either; however, that might be a backdoor option if JW isn't satisfied with his options at the time.

 

[PoppyHart]

Would Ben Howland be a crazy hire? He’s “only” 65, so 6-7 years younger than Pitino.

The defensive intensity would certainly increase.

 

[OrlandoCuse]

I hear you, but just because it's unusual doesn't mean it can't happen. I'm not saying it will happen either; however, that might be a backdoor option if JW isn't satisfied with his options at the time.

It would be a horrible move. It’s actually not a viable option. You either name Red as Head Coach or you find an external candidate. You don’t punt for a year with an interim title. There’s no advantage in doing so and a whole lot of downside.

 

[two3zone]

It would be a horrible move. It’s actually not a viable option. You either name Red as Head Coach or you find an external candidate. You don’t punt for a year with an interim title. There’s no advantage in doing so and a whole lot of downside.

And it can’t be anyone but Red, he’s more qualified and if you hire a white guy with less experience you can absolutely kiss recruiting goodbye.

Even without that, if we go “internal”, Hop then Red.

Would love to see Devo on the bench and on the recruiting trail, I think he would be an unbelievable recruiter, listening to his podcasts and his interactions with former players and new players, they love him.

 

[shu 49]

It will be Red. Forget about dropping names of coaches outside the program.

I love Red but he plays in the same stagnant offense we See now. Also can he change rotation of zone to improve or man all the way.

 

[littlereg]

Timing could work out well with Easter and the Resurrection coming up in a month

So what you’re saying is…..
cuse is back from the dead…..
On Easter Sunday…..