Nick Carparelli

[cusefan88]

we have zero issues on the football side with NC. This is the best outcome for Fran and football, I assure you that. I’m more confident than ever we may get into the CFP with Fran and NC.

Seems like a home run hire for the football side. Would make a ton of sense with more realignment and expansion on the horizon.

 

[AngryOtto]

I meant from reading the thread not personally. There was a lot of talk about lack of experience in an Athletic Department.

I am not sure what I think yet. Outside of being a so called SU guy, I haven't seen people mention why they like him. Personally I love that he seems to be a Football guy as I care about that most. I also like that he is a Northeast guy.

That said it does seem like he is a Marketing/Brand guy. Not sure that fits being an AD. Ironically that would fit with the guy talked most about in this thread.


Edit
I also like that he seems to be an outsider, while still being connected to the university. I think we need to move forward and away from the past.

In today’s current environment you need a ceo type not a true ad. He was an executive at under armor and president at the bowl championship series. This is the type of person that will work with nil, fundraising etc. Others in the athletic department can focus on more day to day operations.

 

[RMH44]

If that's how it works out, I'd be pretty freaking happy as a die hard Syracuse men's basketball fan.

I don't think I could hand pick a better outcome.

Agreed. My source also told me that all these decisions are based on the financials (lack there of) of the major programs. His exact words were we can't have 4,000 people at home hoops games any longer. Haynie and NC are expected to be very supportive of the Athletic Department...including hiring the right BB HC.

 

[CU44SE]

So are we like 95% certain this is the pick. Or pretty much done deal?

I’m personally ecstatic with this AD Hire. Thought the UConn AD was a long shot, but think this is the next best thing. Has worked in inside of a confrence and as part of football bowls. Knows the people and understands the current climate and what is upcoming with the future of conference realignment.

 

[HRE Otto IV]

In today’s current environment you need a ceo type not a true ad. He was an executive at under armor and president at the bowl championship series. This is the type of person that will work with nil, fundraising etc. Others in the athletic department can focus on more day to day operations.

His background seems to be in Marketing and not a CEO type. I think that seems similar to TGD and is a bit risky.

 

[Cusefan78]

Agreed. My source also told me that all these decisions are based on the financials (lack there of) of the major programs. His exact words were we can't have 4,000 people at home hoops games any longer. Haynie and NC are expected to be very supportive of the Athletic Department...including hiring the right BB HC.

The problem with Syracuse University is that everything is always reactive. They’re never ahead of the curve. Practice facilities and proper athlete amenities took more than 15 years after they became standard across major programs before Syracuse finally started addressing them. Dino Babers gave one of the most viral speeches in college football history, and the only thing people focused on afterward was the locker room because it highlighted just how far behind the program was.

Now we’re seeing the same thing with NIL. Syracuse is again behind the eight ball. Staff salaries are at or near the bottom of the conference average, yet the administration still expects fans to pack the Dome and seems perplexed when they don’t. Fans respond to the product on the field and court, it’s really that simple.

Take the million dollars spent to buy on Lyke. What would that million dollars get you in today’s college football world? Probably a solid backup quarterback or a starting offensive lineman. Those are the types of investments that actually impact winning.

There’s no secret formula to filling the stands. Invest properly in football and basketball, build winning programs, and the fans will show up. Winning drives attendance always has, always will. But too often Syracuse chooses saving money over winning. Dino Babers stayed too long. Red Autry should never have been hired if the goal was to immediately compete nationally. Instead of making bold hires, the university often looks for the cheapest option. The result is predictable: more losses, declining attendance, and then complaints about not having enough revenue.

Meanwhile, the university pours millions into things like esports and other trends that don’t move the needle for the fanbase. When was the last time esports filled the Dome? Syracuse doesn’t have a money shortage, it has a spending problem. The money is simply being allocated to the wrong places.
Women’s basketball could be another major revenue stream if the program were built into a winner. Fans will support it if it’s competitive. That’s another opportunity the university hasn’t fully tapped.
In the era of NIL and the transfer portal, programs can rebuild quickly. Look at Iowa, they assembled a top tier class and became a national contender. Indiana just won a championship. There’s no reason Syracuse can’t do the same if it commits the resources.
Football and men’s basketball are the engines that drive an athletic department. Those programs should have every resource available to succeed. No other sports require that level of investment to sustain the department. It’s nice to have a strong soccer team, but soccer doesn’t move the needle in the United States the way it does in Europe or Mexico. The athletic department needs to stop treating revenue sports like a funding source for the rest of the university and start reinvesting in the programs that actually drive interest and income.

If Syracuse invests in winning, the fans will come. It’s that simple.

 

[RyanCuse44]

Agreed. My source also told me that all these decisions are based on the financials (lack there of) of the major programs. His exact words were we can't have 4,000 people at home hoops games any longer. Haynie and NC are expected to be very supportive of the Athletic Department...including hiring the right BB HC.

 

[richmondcuse03]

His background seems to be in Marketing and not a CEO type. I think that seems similar to TGD and is a bit risky.

from what I've heard, his strength will very much be in fundraising, relationship development, etc. NIL is also a marketing function and we desperately need help there on the AD side.

 

[jr4750]

His background seems to be in Marketing and not a CEO type. I think that seems similar to TGD and is a bit risky.

agreed. He will need an experienced number 2 for sure.

 

[richmondcuse03]

agreed. He will need an experienced number 2 for sure.

 

[whobut03]

agreed. He will need an experienced number 2 for sure.

Reggie Terry.

 

[Bulldog04]

from what I've heard, his strength will very much be in fundraising, relationship development, etc. NIL is also a marketing function and we desperately need help there on the AD side.

For sure. Peter D is finally getting some help with staff but they are so understaffed it’s crazy and their schedules are even more insane. People have no idea how hard PD works and he needs about 10
More people

 

[whobut03]

For sure. Peter D is finally getting some help with staff but they are so understaffed it’s crazy and their schedules are even more insane. People have no idea how hard PD works and he needs about 10
More people

This x1000

Wildhack has told Peter to slow down. The pace at which he is running at isn't sustainable. But when you're severely understaffed what's he supposed to do? Peter travels constantly spending time away from his young family including holidays.

 

[kcsu]

we have zero issues on the football side with NC. This is the best outcome for Fran and football, I assure you that. I’m more confident than ever we may get into the CFP with Fran and NC.

True. Eliminates some friction that football had with JW

 

[Sherman20]

His background seems to be in Marketing and not a CEO type. I think that seems similar to TGD and is a bit risky.

If they bring in Reggie Terry as his deputy, we should be fine. He knows how to run an athletic department and will fill in the knowledge gaps for NC.

 

[JRHEETER]

His background seems to be in Marketing and not a CEO type. I think that seems similar to TGD and is a bit risky.

Wait we do not classify running the entire Bowl system as being a CEO type?

"In his role with Coca-Cola Bowl Season, he oversees operations and direction for the organization that will grow to 45 postseason college football games starting with the 2020-21 season. He is responsible for effectively advancing Coca-Cola Bowl Season's mission and position, supporting bowl game membership, developing new revenue streams, and enhancing industry relationships with the NCAA, conference commissioners, athletic directors, College Football Playoff and bowl staffs."

"In his role, Carparelli was responsible for creating strategic marketing plans, leading a cross-functional team which included product categories, PR, media, digital/social media, retail marketing, events, creative and all distribution channel partners. Serving as the point person and lead negotiator, Carparelli helped Under Armour secure several new strategic partnerships including Wisconsin, UC Berkeley and UCLA - currently the largest footwear and apparel deal in the history of the NCAA."

 

[HRE Otto IV]

Wait we do not classify running the entire Bowl system as being a CEO type?

"In his role with Coca-Cola Bowl Season, he oversees operations and direction for the organization that will grow to 45 postseason college football games starting with the 2020-21 season. He is responsible for effectively advancing Coca-Cola Bowl Season's mission and position, supporting bowl game membership, developing new revenue streams, and enhancing industry relationships with the NCAA, conference commissioners, athletic directors, College Football Playoff and bowl staffs."

"In his role, Carparelli was responsible for creating strategic marketing plans, leading a cross-functional team which included product categories, PR, media, digital/social media, retail marketing, events, creative and all distribution channel partners. Serving as the point person and lead negotiator, Carparelli helped Under Armour secure several new strategic partnerships including Wisconsin, UC Berkeley and UCLA - currently the largest footwear and apparel deal in the history of the NCAA."

Reading that I interpret it as marketing the games. That is far from being in charge of all of the bowls, which are owned mainly by ESPN. If he is running the "entire Bowl system" that is a different story. That isn't what I get from reading that blurb.

I see that role as revenue generation and promotion for the Bowls (would certainly help big time with NIL here), but do not see it as running an organization type of role.

Coca-Cola Bowl Season does not work as the governing body for all bowl games, but works as the advocating source to enhance the unity of all games.

I interpret that as the whole organization is the marketing arm of the Bowls. Very important role but more like working for SUM than working for MLS.

 

[JeffCuse]

If we go Carp...and then we follow up with Hodgson, then I will officially be over my Crouhamel PTSD. These 3 hires, if they pan out, will be a home run and I will give this university a MASSIVE amount of credit.

 

[rrlbees]

I will give this university a MASSIVE amount of money.

fixed it

 

[hoopsupstate]

NC’s first order of business is hiring a hoops coach, but 1b is to reassure Fran that nothing has changed.

Fran should be doing cartwheels if NC is the next AD. He couldn’t ask for anyone better. He is the perfect hire at this time of college football.

 

[qdawgg]

His background seems to be in Marketing and not a CEO type. I think that seems similar to TGD and is a bit risky.

Many people can have a background in a particular area and one person can be terrible at their job and another can be a fantastic hire.

 

[llandz]

agreed. He will need an experienced number 2 for sure.

That is going to be Torrey Ball from what I heard. He is replacing Herm.Not sure if that will still be considered the #2 spot though. But there is a whole array of roles near the top that will be important in backing Nick or any AD up.

 

[JeffCuse]

fixed it

Fair enough lol.

 

[Newhouser]

The problem with Syracuse University is that everything is always reactive. They’re never ahead of the curve. Practice facilities and proper athlete amenities took more than 15 years after they became standard across major programs before Syracuse finally started addressing them. Dino Babers gave one of the most viral speeches in college football history, and the only thing people focused on afterward was the locker room because it highlighted just how far behind the program was.

Now we’re seeing the same thing with NIL. Syracuse is again behind the eight ball. Staff salaries are at or near the bottom of the conference average, yet the administration still expects fans to pack the Dome and seems perplexed when they don’t. Fans respond to the product on the field and court, it’s really that simple.

Take the million dollars spent to buy on Lyke. What would that million dollars get you in today’s college football world? Probably a solid backup quarterback or a starting offensive lineman. Those are the types of investments that actually impact winning.

There’s no secret formula to filling the stands. Invest properly in football and basketball, build winning programs, and the fans will show up. Winning drives attendance always has, always will. But too often Syracuse chooses saving money over winning. Dino Babers stayed too long. Red Autry should never have been hired if the goal was to immediately compete nationally. Instead of making bold hires, the university often looks for the cheapest option. The result is predictable: more losses, declining attendance, and then complaints about not having enough revenue.

Meanwhile, the university pours millions into things like esports and other trends that don’t move the needle for the fanbase. When was the last time esports filled the Dome? Syracuse doesn’t have a money shortage, it has a spending problem. The money is simply being allocated to the wrong places.
Women’s basketball could be another major revenue stream if the program were built into a winner. Fans will support it if it’s competitive. That’s another opportunity the university hasn’t fully tapped.
In the era of NIL and the transfer portal, programs can rebuild quickly. Look at Iowa, they assembled a top tier class and became a national contender. Indiana just won a championship. There’s no reason Syracuse can’t do the same if it commits the resources.
Football and men’s basketball are the engines that drive an athletic department. Those programs should have every resource available to succeed. No other sports require that level of investment to sustain the department. It’s nice to have a strong soccer team, but soccer doesn’t move the needle in the United States the way it does in Europe or Mexico. The athletic department needs to stop treating revenue sports like a funding source for the rest of the university and start reinvesting in the programs that actually drive interest and income.

If Syracuse invests in winning, the fans will come. It’s that simple.

Not everything is about moving the needle for the fanbase. Esports has cost a ton but the school (right or wrong), thinks that is an academic track for the future. I believe there is an esports major. That program is linked to Falk and Newhouse so it's sort of apples and oranges to traditional sports.

That said I think SU is going to have problems keeping up with the funding wars that athletics will require down the road.

 

[Faegan]

Not everything is about moving the needle for the fanbase. Esports has cost a ton but the school (right or wrong), thinks that is an academic track for the future. I believe there is an esports major. That program is linked to Falk and Newhouse so it's sort of apples and oranges to traditional sports.

That said I think SU is going to have problems keeping up with the funding wars that athletics will require down the road.

As an aside, I'm not a fan myself but esports is a multibillion dollar industry that should top $5 billion this year. That's within the broader video gaming industry that should easily blow past $300 billion this year as a floor - some estimates have it way higher. I've never been much of a video game fan - at least relative to what's going on in a societal sense - but gaming is already relevant to the military and private sector and will only expand from here. It's definitely forward looking for SU if they keep up and continue to evolve with the industry/industries.