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When is the press conference?
Sept 2025When is the press conference?
I’ll give you credit for at least acknowledging this as a factor that will undoubtably play a part.Very, very bad optics to promote the younger white assistant over the older, African American “Associate Head Coach”.
If it’s the bench, it’s gotta be AA.
What about Shaheen?
It should never play any part.I’ll give you credit for at least acknowledging this as a factor that will undoubtably play a part.
he got my voteWhat about Shaheen?
You must not live in 2022. It most definitely plays a part. Whether you like it or not, it plays a part.It should never play any part.
It’s not the zone, it’s the players. This group could not play man or zoneThe constant use of the zone needs to be stopped. It's like the Dodo bird, it's extinct.
Need to go back to the way we played in the 1980's and early 90's. Aggressive man to man, with some press. Then occasionally throw in some zone.
If you pass over the more senior, more experienced, candidate and the differentiators are “intangibles”, it’s an issue.It should never play any part.
Read what i wrote.You must not live in 2022. It most definitely plays a part. Whether you like it or not, it plays a part.
If GMac is the future of Syracuse basketball, then the school is better off telling Red his time at SU is over.
I actually think its already been decided that Red is the next coachIf you pass over the more senior, more experienced, candidate and the differentiators are “intangibles”, it’s an issue.
I did not say that race should be a factor, but given the givens, bypassing Red for Gerry could be a PR problem.
Now, if Gerry were the Associate HC, and was bypassed for Red, that could also bea PR issue.
Is JB the AD? I’m sure he will have a say but I find it hard to believe that JW won’t at least look outside the program. I think an internal candidate might make sense when the program is in a good place but we are not. I think cleaning house makes the most sense because whether people want to believe it or not, the assistants are responsible for this dumpster fire too
Completely understand what you wrote. I think you are having trouble understanding the factors that are at play, even when people continue to explain them to you.Read what i wrote.
In fantasyland.I actually think its already been decided that Red is the next coach
Seton Hall when Williard goes to MarylandI agree with those saying Shaheen but he will likely get scooped up this off season. His St Peters team is tough.
Don't nearly all coaches feel the same way about the assistants they picked?JB loves those that are loyal to JB.
And we would be able to outpay Seton Hall when the time comes, if he succeeds there.Headed to Seton Hall to replace Willard.
It will absolutely show that SU doesn't care about its fans.This.
If we hire from within it will be proof positive that mediocrity and irrelevance is fine to continue and a real statement of purpose (or lack thereof.)
I think this pretty much sums up my feelings on the matter. It's not exactly rare for schools with a history like ours to promote from within. Detractors can obviously say this program isn't what it once was and therefore we shouldn't make a legacy/continuity type of hire. I get that and I tend to agree; I would love to hire a good, proven coach from outside.Ostensibly, the same reasons why the AD might believe Red or Gerry are 'qualified' to be the next head coach would be the same as those when Hopkins was designated HCiW. The same as for Scheyer at Duke. Boeheim himself. The same for any assistant promoted in any program in any sport throughout history. The same for anyone in any job in any industry who gets a promotion. The person has demonstrated "acumen" and intelligence and passion and competency at important skills. That's not "proof" they'll succeed in the next chair, but neither is success at a small program, leading to being labeled 'the next big thing.' It's probably more comfortable to believe that HC success on any level is proof, but that's as context-driven as failure. And, with bringing in an outsider, you're relying on a resumé, not a relationship and personal experience.
That all said, i'm not campaigning for the internals. Actually, having seen a few hours of teams in this tournament, i'm more fully on the side of wanting completely new blood and a complete overhaul. It's not that Red or GMac can't correct the course, but i fear they're both too ensconced in an ethos that is old hat, and i can't trust that they'd be inclined, inspired, or capable of breaking out of the JAB mold.
To be clear. I want in order.Completely understand what you wrote. I think you are having trouble understanding the factors that are at play, even when people continue to explain them to you.
It’s cool you want GMac. Just don’t ignore all of the circumstances and factors that could lead to him not getting the job.
Then we should steal one from Seton Hall for a change. His team plays a nice style of ball.Headed to Seton Hall to replace Willard.