Red Presser 10AM Fri

[FrancoPizza]

It's funny that announcers still reference Syracuse liking to run and fast break even though that hasn't been the style for decades now.

After 2012-13 to be precise. The fast break died with Ennis. Still don't know why that 13-14 squad decided to slow it down, especially since halfcourt shooting wasn't their strong suit. Grant, Fair, Xmas running the break... c'mon.

 

[kingtidge]

There is no way JB trashes his legacy by not being at this Presser and showing his support for AA. I do not think he will speak because if he does all of the questions will be about him when the day should be all about AA.

I hope he speaks, and opens with "I am going to talk about my great friend and new coach, Adrian Autry. I am not taking any questions, so don't ask..."

 

[Newhouser]

Who does Red hire in the hoops program? Does he control the S&C coaches too?

 

[Melancer46]

It's funny that announcers still reference Syracuse liking to run and fast break even though that hasn't been the style for decades now.

I wouldn’t say decades but definitely not in recent years. They picked their spots better this season I feel though. But like the MCW year for example I feel like we got a lot of fast breaks.

 

[miamicuse]

What if Juli shows up instead to introduce AA?

 

[miamicuse]

Seriously though, even if Red intends to go man, he will not say out loud in an intro presser that he is abandoning the zone, the signature defense of his coach & mentor regardless whether JB is in attendance or not. He is going to say something like he is going to work extra hard to scout the opponents to deploy the defense to give them the best chance to win.

 

[kingtidge]

Seriously though, even if Red intends to go man, he will not say out loud in an intro presser that he is abandoning the zone, the signature defense of his coach & mentor regardless whether JB is in attendance or not. He is going to say something like he is going to work extra hard to scout the opponents to deploy the defense to give them the best chance to win.

Keeping players here and Dr. Strange'ing the portal for studs is his # 1 priority now... tactics can wait til later...

 

[Sherman20]

I think he might have better options in the media than fundraising for SU. A role in the AD with input on hires is probably all hes interested in I doubt he wants to just shake hands and fundraise.

Media jobs would require him to travel a lot, and I don’t think he likes a lot of traveling. I mean, maybe in studio for the tournament only.

 

[Sherman20]

I wouldn’t say decades but definitely not in recent years. They picked their spots better this season I feel though. But like the MCW year for example I feel like we got a lot of fast breaks.

We still like to get out on the break when we can, especially since the zone creates lots of turnovers, but we haven’t had the athletes to do it in a while.

 

[Trueblue25]

There is absolutely no chance Red gets up there and announces they’re moving away from the zone.

None

Get it out of yours heads, aint happening tomorrow

 

[Motensocks]

I do look forward to Red's tenure, and would love to watch a season where we are not the less athletic team on the court everytime we play. ( including the Boston Colleges and Buffalo of the world )

 

[RF2044]

Fighting and Screaming like a 6 year old dressing up to go to church on Easter Sunday

 

[donniesyracuse]

Does Boeheim show up for it?

This moment is about Autry, not Boeheim, so I hope not.

 

[phil77]

There is absolutely no chance Red gets up there and announces they’re moving away from the zone.

None

Get it out of yours heads, aint happening tomorrow

It will be interesting to see how he answers the question tomorrow because it will come.

 

[Cusefan10923]

He ain’t playing any zone. Ever. Lot of full court press and man

Looking forward to seeing the type of guys they will go after in recruiting. We are all accustomed to the skinny, physically underdeveloped type guys who are “raw” and “projects”

Always thought in the back of my mind once the zone is gone we might see some more grown men type guys on the team.

As always, appreciate your insight and perspective.

 

[oldpinepoint]

Another thing I hope to hear is a desire to return to up-tempo and fast break offense. It's been so long that even some of us old-timers have forgotten we used to play fast.

Isn’t a fast break a candy bar?

 

[elimunelson]

What is Gerry’s status? Has to be one of the first questions

 

[RF2044]

One thing I am MOST looking forward to is getting legitimate lead guards to run things.

Not combos, not tall guys who are good fits for the zone -- point guards drive the bus in college basketball. Don't care how tall they are.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

One thing I am MOST looking forward to is getting legitimate lead guards to run things.

Not combos, not tall guys who are good fits for the zone -- point guards drive the bus in college basketball. Don't care how tall they are.

Copeland is pretty tall though.

 

[RF2044]

Copeland is pretty tall though.

I like Copeland. But, new coach. Remains to be seen whether he fits into the plans going forward.

And justifiably so. Red's being held accountable now, so he should get to choose his players. Would love for Copeland to be a great player for us. But if Red recruits over him or wants a different type of guy, then time to move on.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I like Copeland. But, new coach. Remains to be seen whether he fits into the plans going forward.

And justifiably so. Red's being held accountable now, so he should get to choose his players. Would love for Copeland to be a great player for us. But if Red recruits over him or wants a different type of guy, then time to move on.

I could be wrong but I think Copeland fits where Red will go.

 

[phil77]

Copeland is pretty tall though.

When I watch Copeland on the court nothing about his play screams lead guard. He is way to out of control for that.

 

[Cuse44]

I like Copeland. But, new coach. Remains to be seen whether he fits into the plans going forward.

And justifiably so. Red's being held accountable now, so he should get to choose his players. Would love for Copeland to be a great player for us. But if Red recruits over him or wants a different type of guy, then time to move on.

Q fits perfectly into a press / man team - kid is a disruptive force. Of all the guys this side of Jesse and Judah he has to be in Reds plans IMO.

 

[Orangezoo]

I could be wrong but I think Copeland fits where Red will go.

I think so too. Philly guard that shows he can get after it on both ends and is fearless. That fits the mold of the NY, DC and Philly guards we know and love in SU history

 

[Cusefan0307]

If we go man we can play allllll the guards. Copeland can be a power guard.