Siena Basketball: GMAC / Blackwell / AO
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Three on what would have been layups though.
I get it, GMAC on the sideline has me very invested!
I don't want him as our next guy but he would be a major improvement over Red. AO has done wonders with their Frosh big.
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Good game going on. My first time watching Doty. He's impressive. Well rounded team
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Anyone watching this and thinking that GMAC can’t coach is nuts. Can he recruit is the question.
I would like to point out that Siena got the ball to their best players consistently down the stretch.
I’m not saying he should be Red’s replacement, but that was a well-organized, well-coached, disciplined team.
I would like to point out that Siena got the ball to their best players consistently down the stretch.
I’m not saying he should be Red’s replacement, but that was a well-organized, well-coached, disciplined team.
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Nice comeback W for GMac/Siena -fun to watch.
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Congrats to Siena and Gerry. Enjoyed watching a team who plays together.
Like with GMAC you may not have Red level talent, but a GMAC team could likely have enough talent to punch up and beat a Red team because they are better coached and play with purpose consistently
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Ex-JB assistant Tim Welsh, on the call for ESPN, praised Gerry's coaching tactics in the last four minutes.
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I think he needs more seasoning, but I like some of the stuff I saw, to be honest. I think in a couple of more years, he could be ready. The timing seems to be off if we hit on our next hire, but he looks like he has way better coaching chops compared to Red. He could have a good future in coaching if he doesn't rush himself and takes the appropriate steps.
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Gmac gaining momentum. As a Siena alum / lifelong Cuse fan, I’d gladly bring Gerry and Doty back to the 315
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With NIL I guess it won’t matter as much how well he recruits. I’m at the point where I’d take anyone over Autry and was completely against anyone from the Boeheim tree at first, but Gerry is winning me over. If Siena makes the NCAA tournament this year then let’s make it happen.
I don’t want Gmac back as a coach just yet. Get him more experience. If we need him again in 5-8 years and he’s a proven winner at different levels of D1 sure….but seriously asking what would we be favored by against Siena?
I can’t think we would be favored by more than 10-12 points. That’s saying something
I can’t think we would be favored by more than 10-12 points. That’s saying something
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Looking at KP about 8 points on a neutral court. Their backcourt would give us major problems.
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Again, I’m not saying GMAC should be the guy, but he showed coaching aptitude. And the measurement shouldn’t be, would we beat him- it should be “would he get our talent to perform better”. I think he would.
But the counter argument would be “can he get the talent Red does?”. 3 years ago I would have said no way, but in a world where it’s not about relationships, if he has as much or more to spend that Red?!
Again, I’m not advocating for Gerry because I think the fan base is eager to break from the Boeheim tree, but a case could be made for him..
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That was a fun game where coaching played a big role. I'm not used to seeing that. Blackwell and AO roaming the sidelines... man, I'm starting to wonder if this should have been the move all along...
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What was nice was seeing a coach make some real half time adjustments.
And I love Doty! That kid never gives up.
And real ball movement!
Hope they manage to make it to the NCAAT.
And I love Doty! That kid never gives up.
And real ball movement!
Hope they manage to make it to the NCAAT.
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The other key is being able to see what recruits he can get who are diamonds in the rough. Maybe not 4 stars but they produce when it matters.
Red passed on Doty but look how he has bloomed with Gerry.
The kid was awesome tonight, played all 40 minutes ,- 6’5 guard with 25 points and 13 rebounds 4 assists 3 steals Shot 55% fg in game.
Has 79% ft for the season.
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First half was really sloppy. Has happened before and Gerry puts the fear of God in them. Or something like that but it works. 2nd half was much tighter on both sides of the ball.
Doty and Folefac both had great games. Shoates was sloppy at times, but got it together. Doty and Shoates both played 40 and Folefac only played 36, and he was huffing and puffing for a breather. He's been great as a Freshman who was not even starting at center until Goodrick got injured. Fortunately Mulvey has been playing some good minutes allowing Folefac to slide to the 4.
In my opinion, Saturday is a big game for Siena. They play at St. Peters and both are tied for 2nd place behind Merrimack. Perfect timing. After Cuse beats Virginia at noon, then Siena can beat the Peacocks at 2 pm.
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Agreed, the fans calling for Gerry, want him solely because he played here. But an athletic director has to factor in the potential to have a stable successful hire into the equation. So John looks at Gerry more for his potential to provide a long term sustainable product, not solely because he’s an alum. He’ll hire the guy that he thinks makes the most sense.
I think the plan would be to go get a guy who can produce immediate results, but I would think that There has to be an eye on Gerry because he could provide long term stability at some point.
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What is this He needs more seasoning….. He needs a few more years…… He’s not ready just yet crap? My only question is can he get the major players to start coming back to Syracuse again. Would he be able to hire the right staff to recruit at a high level. There is NOTHING else that he lacks. I’ve been saying it for years and been hammered for it on this board. He should always have been THE GUY!
