Syracuse Football GM Nate McNeal leaving for Illinois

[SanDiegoCuse]

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

 

[Dcuse]

I quit.

 

[CNYGuy]

I still don’t know how to embed tweets, but McAllister tweeted we already have the replacement, so sounds like SU wasn’t surprised

 

[dwilmont44]

So not even a lateral move title wise?

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

So not even a lateral move title wise?

Nope. But he has worked there previously and probably got a pay bump.

 

[OttosDad]

sky isn’t falling but this appears to be somewhat of a loss and one that appears to be a step BACK for McNeal

 

[sufan59]

Yeah just not an inspiring past week from the SU athletic department.

 

[Cusefan69]

Can someone explain the actual loss here? Just him leaving doesn't mean that it's a material loss. Was the guy well regarded? Was he doing a good job related to Nil, scouting portal candidates or assisting with talking with donors? Honestly didn't hear much about him on this board so really don't know if this is really something to bemoan or just reload and find someone better.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[AcAndAc]

Is it Capitals or Caporale? Or is Tommy Capitals some sort of nickname?

 

[Libero2]

Any number of reasons could be at play, some good for us (us telling him he isn’t a good fit is one example), some bad (he doesn’t want to be here) and some neutral (he’s homesick for a place he’s spent a good portion of his career).

We won’t ever know why. Hopefully we can replace him quickly

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Is it Capitals or Caporale? Or is Tommy Capitals some sort of nickname?

Bad Spellcheck?

Tommy Cutlets was already taken.

Thomas Caporale - QC/Recruiting Staff - Football Support Staff - Syracuse University Athletics

Tommy Caporale is in his first season with the Orange, serving as a quality control coach and a member of the ‘Cuse recruiting staff. Caporale comes to Syrac...

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[kcsu]

The kid is going home. Good for him. Its why fit matters and why we need to focus on our primary area not just for players but coaches and support personnel.

 

[cusefan88]

Bad Spellcheck?

Tommy Cutlets was already taken.

Thomas Caporale - QC/Recruiting Staff - Football Support Staff - Syracuse University Athletics

Tommy Caporale is in his first season with the Orange, serving as a quality control coach and a member of the ‘Cuse recruiting staff. Caporale comes to Syrac...

cuse.com

He's one of the big staffers for Florida. Good promotion for him.

 

[Toga]

This guy rings a vague bell as someone with some juice in the Sunshine State.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Looks like a good promotion. He’s already on staff and knows what‘s going on. He should be up to date with what our needs are moving forward.

 

[Scooch]

So not even a lateral move title wise?

Nope. But he has worked there previously and probably got a pay bump.

Are we sure about that? I was just saying over on the hoops board that "GM" is a terrible title, since people attach the meaning of the position from pro sports to it, but it really isn't that at all.

That Illinois title, "Exec Director of Player Evaluations and Acquisitions", sounds a lot like what I'd expect the SU FB GM to be doing, along with some NIL budgeting stuff.

 

[richmondcuse03]

Are we sure about that? I was just saying over on the hoops board that "GM" is a terrible title, since people attach the meaning of the position from pro sports to it, but it really isn't that at all.

That Illinois title, "Exec Director of Player Evaluations and Acquisitions", sounds a lot like what I'd expect the SU FB GM to be doing, along with some NIL budgeting stuff.

Agree. The guy who runs the operations side of SU FB is Ryan Kelly. But that’s not a talent position like it is in the NFL.

Every school is different too so the GM wording is going to be confusing unlike professional sports. For us this GM role is more of a recruiting / talent evaluation position as you note. And I suspect we wanted to retain Caporale. It’s a title.

If we’re using NFL terminology, Syracuse has a head coach who is also the GM. Fran Brown runs both sides but nobody is a true GM here but him. Ryan handles the logistics and budgetary piece of it. I suspect that’s the same at most colleges but the terminology confuses folks.

 

[PAcuse]

Tommy C coached in FL, went to school at ODU and of course is from NJ.
Seems to have good ties to the hot spots we wait.
Sky is not falling here, congrats to for Nate going home.
As we've seen Fran is well aware of the moves going on and has a plan.

 

[Etown]

Sorry if I am posting something that has already been posted.

MSN

 

[Dinkyspond]

Is it Capitals or Caporale? Or is Tommy Capitals some sort of nickname?

Tommy Capitals sounds like some sort of mob nickname

 

[Cuse12]

Whatever we still have Fran right? That’s all that matters truly in the game of musical chairs that happens to EVERY team in the off season.