They are two completely different circumstances. The point is,
Syracuse Women's Lacrosse is a perennial top 5 program with a great reputation (usually) and they receive a ton of exposure. They should be able to go out in the market and hire a successful, experienced HC candidate (if they want).
Syracuse football was none of those things. Wildhack had to take a chance on an unproven coach (and it worked out great!) Lacrosse should not have to take a chance in their hire.